Flowers Of Marsh And Stream
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Fair to Good. Pages yellowed with age and some tanning visible. Binding appears intact. No dust jacket visible. Some age-related spotting likely present given the 1946 publication date.
A charming contribution to natural history literature, Flowers of Marsh and Stream presents a detailed and affectionate survey of the wetland flora of Britain, chronicling the diverse plant species that inhabit marshes, riverbanks, and stream edges. Written with botanical authority and a genuine love of the British countryside, the text guides readers through the identification and appreciation of some of nature's most overlooked and beautiful wildflowers. Illustrated with elegant drawings by Noel Rooke, the work pairs scientific accuracy with artistic sensitivity, making it as visually rewarding as it is informative. As part of the celebrated King Penguin series, this compact volume upholds that imprint's tradition of bringing fine art and scholarship together in an accessible and beautifully produced format.
Author: Iolo A. Williams
Format: Hardback
Published: 1946, The King Penguin Books
Genre: Botany
Condition remarks:
Condition: Fair to Good. Pages yellowed with age and some tanning visible. Binding appears intact. No dust jacket visible. Some age-related spotting likely present given the 1946 publication date.
A charming contribution to natural history literature, Flowers of Marsh and Stream presents a detailed and affectionate survey of the wetland flora of Britain, chronicling the diverse plant species that inhabit marshes, riverbanks, and stream edges. Written with botanical authority and a genuine love of the British countryside, the text guides readers through the identification and appreciation of some of nature's most overlooked and beautiful wildflowers. Illustrated with elegant drawings by Noel Rooke, the work pairs scientific accuracy with artistic sensitivity, making it as visually rewarding as it is informative. As part of the celebrated King Penguin series, this compact volume upholds that imprint's tradition of bringing fine art and scholarship together in an accessible and beautifully produced format.