Makers of British Botany; a collection of biographies by living botanists
Exploring the Evolution of British Botanical ScienceBy George Massee, F. W. Oliver, R. Lloyd Praeger, Isaac Bayley Balfour, W. H. Lang, Sydney Howard Vines, Agnes Arber, Francis Darwin, T. G. Hill, J. B. Farmer, F. O. Bower, George Henslow, Frederick Keeble, W. B. Bottomley, Dukinfield H. Scott, William Thiselton-Dyer
Length13h 29m
About this audiobook
Makers of British Botany is a profound exploration into the evolution of botany as detailed by esteemed contemporary botanists. The anthology captures the dynamic tapestry of British botanical science through detailed biographies and insightful narratives. Each work in this collection interweaves personal anecdotes with scientific breakthroughs, presenting a mosaic of botanical advancements from diverse perspectives without losing cohesion. The caliber of essays included within provides readers with a comprehensive insight into the profound impacts these pioneers have made on the field. The contributing authors, such as the esteemed Agnes Arber and Francis Darwin, bring depth and nuance to historical, cultural, and scientific themes. Their narratives infuse botanical scholarship with life, chronicling the lives of key figures whose work laid down the foundation of modern botany. This collaboration of voices not only brings historical figures to the forefront but also aligns with broader movements in botanical science, echoing the importance of collaboration and diversity in scientific inquiry. This anthology is an invaluable resource for readers eager to explore the multifaceted dimensions of botany through expert eyes. It invites you to engage with the text'Äôs vast educational and historical insights, forging a dialogue that spans generations of botanical scholarship. An indispensable addition to any scholarly library, this collection offers multiple perspectives, enriching the discourse while celebrating the unity of past and present botanical sciences.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir, Literary Classics
Length13 hrs 29 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 24, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE
18Publications. "The Theory and Practice of Horticulture."
2INTRODUCTION
19"The Vegetable Kingdom" and "The Botanical Register."
3ROBERT MORISON AND JOHN RAY
20Orchids.
4NEHEMIAH GREW
21Personal Characteristics.
5STEPHEN HALES: Assimilation.
22WILLIAM GRIFFITH
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6JOHN HILL
23ARTHUR HENFREY
7His attack on the Royal Society.
24WILLIAM HENRY HARVEY
8Anatomy.
25MILES JOSEPH BERKELEY
9Physiology.
26Systematic Mycology.
10Taxonomy.
27Morphology and Literature.
11ROBERT BROWN
28Plant Pathology.
12SIR WILLIAM HOOKER
29SIR JOSEPH HENRY GILBERT
13JOHN STEVENS HENSLOW
30WILLIAM CRAWFORD WILLIAMSON
14JOHN LINDLEY
31HARRY MARSHALL WARD
15Introduction.
32A SKETCH OF THE PROFESSORS OF BOTANY IN EDINBURGH FROM 1670 UNTIL 1887
16Outline of Career.
33SIR JOSEPH DALTON HOOKER
17Lindley and Kew.
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