Sertum Anglicum, seu, Plantae Rariores quae in Hortis Juxta Londinum : Imprimis in Horto Regio Kewensi excoluntur, ab anno 1786 ad annum 1787 observata

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

L'Héritier de Brutelle, Charles Louis, 1746-1800

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Sertum Anglicum, seu, Plantae Rariores quae in Hortis Juxta Londinum" is a scientific publication written in the late 18th century. It is a botanical work that documents rare plant species observed in the vicinity of London, particularly in the renowned Kew Gardens, over a two-year period. The book aims to present a detailed account of unique plant varieties and to contribute to the field of botanical science. At the start of the work, the author reflects on his motivation for studying botany, inspired by England's celebrated gardens and the botanical prowess of the renowned Carl Linnaeus. The opening section includes a dedication acknowledging the contributions of various botanists and their support throughout his research. Additionally, there is a poetic passage extolling the beauty and bounty of Britain's landscapes, indicating an appreciation for the natural world and the labor of cultivation involved in gardening. The introduction sets the stage for a systematic exploration of rare botanical specimens, hinting at the additional complexity and diversity that will be covered in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Notes:

Reading ease score: 28.1 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://ast.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sertum_Anglicum

Release date is 2012-02-20