The Sylva Americana is a comprehensive guide to the forest trees that are native to the United States. Written by Daniel Jay Browne and published in 1832, the book provides a detailed description of each tree species, including their physical characteristics, habitat, and uses. The author presents both practical and botanical information, making it a valuable resource for botanists, foresters, and anyone interested in the natural history of the United States. The book is organized by tree species, with each chapter ...
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The Sylva Americana is a comprehensive guide to the forest trees that are native to the United States. Written by Daniel Jay Browne and published in 1832, the book provides a detailed description of each tree species, including their physical characteristics, habitat, and uses. The author presents both practical and botanical information, making it a valuable resource for botanists, foresters, and anyone interested in the natural history of the United States. The book is organized by tree species, with each chapter providing a detailed account of a particular tree. The Sylva Americana is an important historical work that provides insight into the natural world of the United States in the early 19th century.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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