Elements of Structural and Systematic Botany : For High Schools and Elementary College Courses

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Campbell, Douglas Houghton, 1859-1953

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Elements of Structural and Systematic Botany" by Douglas Houghton Campbell is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work serves as an introduction to the study of botany, primarily intended for high schools and early college courses, emphasizing structural and systematic aspects of the science. The book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of plant anatomy, morphology, and classification while distinguishing the essential elements of botany from mere identification. The opening portion of the text introduces the author's objectives and rationale for creating the book, emphasizing the rapid advances in botanical science that necessitated new educational materials. Campbell highlights the importance of not just knowing plant names but grasping the underlying structure and relationships within the plant kingdom. He discusses the foundational concepts of botany, including the classification system and the tools required for studying plants, such as microscopes. Overall, the text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of plant biology, aiming to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in botany. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Laura Wisewell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2007-01-17