Trees Of Victoria: An Illustrated Field Guide
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A landmark reference for anyone who has ever stood beneath the canopy of an Australian eucalypt and wondered what secrets its bark might hold, Trees of Victoria: An Illustrated Field Guide is an authoritative and richly detailed companion to the remarkable arboreal flora of one of Australia's most botanically diverse states. L.F. Costermans presents a systematic and accessible survey of Victoria's native and naturalised trees, guiding the reader through identification keys, botanical descriptions, and habitat notes with the precision of a seasoned field naturalist. Each entry is supported by illustrations designed to assist both the casual bushwalker and the serious botanist in making accurate identifications in the field. Beyond its practical utility, this guide stands as a testament to the breadth and beauty of Victoria's natural landscape, chronicling the ecological relationships and regional distributions that make the state's tree species so botanically significant. Costermans writes with clarity and authority, translating complex botanical terminology into language that is both accessible and scientifically rigorous — a rare and valuable achievement in natural history writing. Whether encountered on a forest trail or consulted from an armchair, this field guide leaves the reader with a deepened appreciation for the living architecture of the Victorian bush — and an irresistible urge to look up.
Author: L.F. Costermans
Format: Paperback
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A landmark reference for anyone who has ever stood beneath the canopy of an Australian eucalypt and wondered what secrets its bark might hold, Trees of Victoria: An Illustrated Field Guide is an authoritative and richly detailed companion to the remarkable arboreal flora of one of Australia's most botanically diverse states. L.F. Costermans presents a systematic and accessible survey of Victoria's native and naturalised trees, guiding the reader through identification keys, botanical descriptions, and habitat notes with the precision of a seasoned field naturalist. Each entry is supported by illustrations designed to assist both the casual bushwalker and the serious botanist in making accurate identifications in the field. Beyond its practical utility, this guide stands as a testament to the breadth and beauty of Victoria's natural landscape, chronicling the ecological relationships and regional distributions that make the state's tree species so botanically significant. Costermans writes with clarity and authority, translating complex botanical terminology into language that is both accessible and scientifically rigorous — a rare and valuable achievement in natural history writing. Whether encountered on a forest trail or consulted from an armchair, this field guide leaves the reader with a deepened appreciation for the living architecture of the Victorian bush — and an irresistible urge to look up.