The North American Sylva 2 vols (of 3)
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Title: The North American Sylva; Or, A Description of the Forest Trees of the United States, Canada, and Nova Scotia
Author: Michaux, F[rancois] Andre
Description: Volumes I and III only (of III). xii, 136; 148, [4] index pp. 81 hand-colored lithograph plates. 25.5x15.5 cm (10x6"), library cloth, original free endpapers bound in, all edges gilt.An important work on North American botany, which first appeared in Paris, 1810-1813. "It is no exaggeration to remark that it is the most complete work of its kind, and is a production of unrivalled interest and beauty" (Sabin). Michaux visited America under the auspices of the French government and was appointed to accompany a youthful Meriwether Lewis on an expedition, though probably owing to political sensitivity before the Louisiana Purchase, the expedition did not take place. His work was later continued and completed by the British botanist, Thomas Nuttall, who was one of the most lovable characters in the history of early American science.
Heading: zzgPlace Published: Philadelphia
Publisher: Robert P. Smith, et. al.
Date Published: 1853
Author: Michaux, F[rancois] Andre
Description: Volumes I and III only (of III). xii, 136; 148, [4] index pp. 81 hand-colored lithograph plates. 25.5x15.5 cm (10x6"), library cloth, original free endpapers bound in, all edges gilt.An important work on North American botany, which first appeared in Paris, 1810-1813. "It is no exaggeration to remark that it is the most complete work of its kind, and is a production of unrivalled interest and beauty" (Sabin). Michaux visited America under the auspices of the French government and was appointed to accompany a youthful Meriwether Lewis on an expedition, though probably owing to political sensitivity before the Louisiana Purchase, the expedition did not take place. His work was later continued and completed by the British botanist, Thomas Nuttall, who was one of the most lovable characters in the history of early American science.
Heading: zzgPlace Published: Philadelphia
Publisher: Robert P. Smith, et. al.
Date Published: 1853
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Lightly foxed, plate edges a bit yellowed; very good.
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