Edith Schwartz Clements / Frederic Edward Clements
Rocky Mountain Flowers: An Illustrated Guide For Plant Lovers And Plant Users is a book written by Frederic Edward Clements and first published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive guide to the wildflowers found in the Rocky Mountains of North America, featuring detailed descriptions and illustrations of over 400 species of plants. The book is divided into two main parts: the first part provides an introduction to the Rocky Mountains and their plant life, while the second part is a detailed guide to the flowers themselves. Each flower is described in detail, with information on its appearance, habitat, and uses. The book also includes a glossary of botanical terms and an index of common names.The illustrations in Rocky Mountain Flowers are particularly noteworthy, as they were created by the author’s wife, Edith Schwartz Clements, who was a talented botanical artist. The illustrations are detailed and accurate, and help readers to identify the flowers they encounter in the wild.Overall, Rocky Mountain Flowers is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the flora of the Rocky Mountains, from amateur botanists and hikers to professional scientists and researchers. The book’s combination of detailed descriptions and beautiful illustrations make it an enjoyable and informative read for plant lovers of all levels.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.
