Plants and their children
By Frances Theodora Parsons
Length6h 17m
About this audiobook
In "Plants and Their Children," Frances Theodora Parsons presents a rich exploration of botany infused with lyrical prose and a deep appreciation for the natural world. This book serves as both a scientific text and a literary work, weaving together detailed descriptions of the life cycles of various plants with engaging anecdotes and charming illustrations. Parsons' style transcends mere observation, invoking a sense of wonder and reverence for plant life in the context of 19th-century American naturalism, where nature was not just a backdrop, but a living, breathing entity deeply intertwined with human existence. Frances Theodora Parsons, a prominent figure in the field of botany and a voice for women's engagement in science during her time, brings her unique perspective to this work. Her passion for horticulture, cultivated through years of studying the flora of North America, is evident throughout the text. This background not only informs her scientific understanding but also her ability to present complex ideas in an accessible manner, reflecting the dual role of women as nurturers and scholars in a male-dominated field. Readers who seek to cultivate their knowledge of plants while also enjoying an elegant intertwining of literature and science will find "Plants and Their Children" a delightful companion. Parsons' heartfelt writing invites us to see plants not just as background flora, but as intricate beings that connect us to the earth and each other.
Audiobook details
GenreScience and Nature
Length6 hrs 17 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 2, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE
26ROOT HAIRS
2IN THE ORCHARD
27ROOTS AND UNDERGROUND STEMS
3THE STORY OF THE BEE
28ABOVE-GROUND ROOTS
4THE APPLE’S TREASURES
29WHAT FEW CHILDREN KNOW
5WHAT A PLANT LIVES FOR
30PLANTS THAT CANNOT STAND ALONE
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6THE WORLD WITHOUT PLANTS
31SOME HABITS OF STEMS
7HOW THE APPLE SHIELDS ITS YOUNG
32STEMS AND SEED LEAVES
8SOME COUSINS OF THE APPLE
33“WELL DONE, LITTLE STEM”
9UNEATABLE FRUITS
34BUDS IN WINTER
10MORE COUSINS OF THE APPLE
35A HAPPY SURPRISE
11STILL MORE COUSINS
36SOME ASTONISHING BUDS
12IN THE WOODS
37HOW TO LOOK AT A LEAF
13WHY SEEDS TRAVEL
38THE MOST WONDERFUL THING IN THE WORLD
14SOME LITTLE TRAMPS
39HOW A PLANT IS BUILT
15SEED SAILBOATS
40HOW A PLANT’S FOOD IS COOKED
16WINGED SEEDS
41A STEEP CLIMB
17SHOOTING SEEDS
42HOW A PLANT PERSPIRES
18THE CHESTNUT AND OTHER SEEDS
43HOW A PLANT STORES ITS FOOD
19SOME STRANGE STORIES
44LEAF GREEN AND SUNBEAM
20HOW THE BABY PLANT LIVES
45PLANT OR ANIMAL?
21A SCHOOLROOM GARDEN
46HOW WE ARE HELPED BY LEAF GREEN AND SUNBEAM
22A SCHOOLROOM GARDEN (Concluded)
47HOW A PLANT BREATHES
23SEEDS AS FOOD
48THE DILIGENT TREE
24AN IMPATIENT PLANT BABY
49LEAVES AND ROOTS
25A HUMPBACKED PLANT BABY
50LEAF VEINS
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