Eucalypts: Volume Two
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work in Australian botanical literature, Eucalypts: Volume Two by Stan Kelly continues the authoritative survey of Australia's most iconic genus of trees, presenting detailed scientific and visual documentation of eucalyptus species found across the continent. Building on the foundation of the first volume, it catalogues a wide range of species with precise botanical descriptions, covering characteristics such as bark, leaf, flower, and fruit morphology that allow for accurate identification in the field. Kelly's meticulous approach instructs both professional botanists and passionate naturalists alike, offering a rigorous yet accessible reference that reflects decades of careful observation. The tone is scholarly and methodical, grounded in scientific accuracy while remaining an indispensable practical guide for anyone engaged with Australia's native flora. Illustrated with Kelly's own celebrated paintings, the work stands as one of the most comprehensive and visually distinguished references on eucalypts ever produced.
Author: Stan Kelly
Format: Hardback
Published: 1983, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
Genre: Botany
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work in Australian botanical literature, Eucalypts: Volume Two by Stan Kelly continues the authoritative survey of Australia's most iconic genus of trees, presenting detailed scientific and visual documentation of eucalyptus species found across the continent. Building on the foundation of the first volume, it catalogues a wide range of species with precise botanical descriptions, covering characteristics such as bark, leaf, flower, and fruit morphology that allow for accurate identification in the field. Kelly's meticulous approach instructs both professional botanists and passionate naturalists alike, offering a rigorous yet accessible reference that reflects decades of careful observation. The tone is scholarly and methodical, grounded in scientific accuracy while remaining an indispensable practical guide for anyone engaged with Australia's native flora. Illustrated with Kelly's own celebrated paintings, the work stands as one of the most comprehensive and visually distinguished references on eucalypts ever produced.