The Story Of The Universe Volume 3 (of 4) : The Earth's Garment : Flora
Restored Classics to Go EditionBy Esther Singleton
Length14h 3m
About this audiobook
"The Story of the Universe," Volume III, edited by Esther Singleton, offers an immersive journey into the botanical world, capturing the intricate beauty and diversity of plant life. This richly illustrated volume explores plant geography, life history, and the dynamic relationships between flora and their environments. With contributions from esteemed scientists and authors, the volume provides insights into everything from curious flowers to medicinal herbs, underscoring the interconnectedness of life and celebrating the wonders of Earth's vegetation. The volume delves into the dramatic geological and biological shifts at the close of the Carboniferous period and the onset of the Mesozoic era. It highlights how these upheavals paved the way for the evolution of flora and fauna, marking the transition from coal-forming ecosystems to the dominance of gymnosperms and the emergence of reptiles. A focus on plant uniformity, the introduction of cycads, and the evolution towards modern flora during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods is presented with clarity. Particular attention is given to the adaptations of marsh plants, such as insect-eating species like sundews, pitcher-plants, and the Venus Flytrap, which evolved to thrive in nutrient-poor environments. The text intricately describes their mechanisms for capturing and digesting prey, showcasing nature's ingenuity in overcoming environmental challenges. Alphonse de Candolle's "Progress of Cultivation" within the volume explores the ancient origins of agriculture in regions such as Egypt and China, proposing independent agricultural developments in China, Southwest Asia, and intertropical America. De Candolle discusses the role of intercultural exchanges, notably through Chang-Kien's travels, in advancing agricultural practices and introducing diverse crops, highlighting the interconnectedness of human societies. Concluding the volume are detailed footnotes and essays by figures like David Robertson and Charles Darwin, offering insights into plant physiology, ecology, and classification, enriching the narrative with historical contexts and typographical corrections. This comprehensive work is an essential resource for botany enthusiasts and nature lovers, inviting readers to appreciate the complexities and historical narratives of plant life. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.
Audiobook details
GenreScience and Nature
Length14 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 1, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2THE STORY OF THE UNIVERSE
3ILLUSTRATIONS
4THE VEGETABLE KINGDOM —David Robertson
5FLORA OF THE EARLY MESOZOIC —Sir J. William Dawson
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6EXISTING LIFE-FORMS OF PLANTS —Edward Clodd
7PLANT GEOGRAPHY —Louis Figuier
8ZONES OF VEGETATION —M. J. Schleiden
9PHYSIOGNOMY OF PLANTS —Alexander von Humboldt
10THE GENESIS OF FLOWERS —Alexander S. Wilson
11LIFE HISTORY OF PLANTS —E. W. Prevost
12LIFE-FORMS OF PLANTS —Edward Clodd
13CLASSIFICATION OF PLANTS —Louis Figuier
14FRUITS AND SEEDS —Lord Avebury
15LEAVES —R. Lloyd Praeger
16WIND-FERTILIZED FLOWERS —Alexander S. Wilson
17MOVEMENTS OF PLANTS —David Robertson
18MOVEMENT IN PLANTS —Charles Darwin
19FLOWER COLORATION —Alexander S. Wilson
20QUEER FLOWERS —Grant Allen
21ATHENA IN THE EARTH —John Ruskin
22PROGRESS OF CULTIVATION —Alphonse de Candolle
23VEGETABLE MIMICRY AND HOMOMORPHISM —Alexander S. Wilson
24THE BAMBOO AND PLANT GROWTH —R. Camper Day
25THE REIGN OF EVERGREENS —Grant Allen
26OUR MICROSCOPIC FOES —A. Winkelried Williams
27FOREST FORMATIONS —M. J. Schleiden
28THE HIGH WOODS —Charles Kingsley
29MILK-SAP PLANTS —M. J. Schleiden
30NUTS —Grant Allen
31THE CACTUS TRIBE —M. J. Schleiden
32FUNGI —Hugh Macmillan
33FAIRY RINGS —A. B. Steele
34LICHENS —Hugh Macmillan
35MOSSES —Hugh Macmillan
36EUROPEAN SEA-WEEDS —P. Martin Duncan
37SARGASSUM —Cuthbert Collingwood
38GLOSSARY OF BOTANICAL TERMS
39Turrets, Towers, And Temples
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