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SOWERBY (JAMES) English Botany; or, Coloured Figures of British Plants, 36 vol, for the Author by J. Davis. [and others], 1790-1814, sold as a periodical
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SOWERBY (JAMES)
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The first extensive description of British Flora. "A knowledge of the plants of our own country is in many respects preferable to that of exotics... nor are the humble productions of our own fields and woods deficient in real beauty, elegance, or singularity of structure... the study of them as a mere amusement, has this eminent advantage over exotic botany, that it doubles the pleasure of every journey or walk, and calls forth to healthy exercise the bodily as well as the mental powers..." (Preface).
Provenance: John Paul Paul (1772-1828), High Grove, Tetbury, nineteenth century bookplate. The house is now the home of Prince Charles.





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