Description

""A Review of the References to the Hortus Malabaricus of Henry Van Rheede Van Draakenstein"" is a book written by Lewis Weston Dillwyn in 1839. The book is a comprehensive review of the references made to the Hortus Malabaricus, a 17th-century botanical reference work, by Henry Van Rheede Van Draakenstein, a Dutch botanist and governor of Malabar. The Hortus Malabaricus is considered to be one of the most important works on the flora of the Malabar region of India. Dillwyn's book provides an in-depth analysis of the references made by Van Rheede in the Hortus Malabaricus, including the botanical names, descriptions, and illustrations of the plants. The book also includes a detailed account of Van Rheede's life and work, as well as an overview of the history of botanical exploration in India. Overall, ""A Review of the References to the Hortus Malabaricus of Henry Van Rheede Van Draakenstein"" is a valuable resource for botanists, historians, and anyone interested in the history of botanical exploration in India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.