Description

The Tourist's Flora, written by Joseph Woods and first published in 1850, is a comprehensive catalogue of the flowering plants and ferns found in the British Isles, as well as in France, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. The book is intended as a guide for tourists and travelers who are interested in the flora of these regions, and it provides detailed descriptions of each plant species, including their physical characteristics, habitats, and distribution. The book is organized alphabetically by plant name, with each entry including a Latin scientific name, as well as common names in English, French, German, and Italian. The book also includes illustrations of many of the plant species, as well as a glossary of botanical terms and an index. Overall, The Tourist's Flora is a valuable resource for botanists, naturalists, and anyone interested in the flora of Europe in the mid-19th century.And The Italian Islands.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.