On British Wild Flowers

On British Wild Flowers

John Lubbock

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120748553
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On British Wild Flowers: Considered In Relation To Insects is a book written by John Lubbock in 1875. The book explores the relationship between British wildflowers and insects, with a focus on the ways in which insects are attracted to and interact with different types of flowers. Lubbock draws on his extensive knowledge of both botany and entomology to provide a detailed and insightful analysis of this topic. The book includes numerous illustrations and descriptions of different flowers and insects, as well as discussions of the role of pollination in plant reproduction and the importance of preserving natural habitats. Overall, On British Wild Flowers is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the natural world and the complex relationships that exist between different species.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.

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