Guide to Sowerby's Models of British Fungi: In the Department of Botany British Museum, Natural History (1908) is a comprehensive guidebook written by Worthington George Smith. The book provides an in-depth description of the models of British fungi created by James Sowerby, a renowned naturalist and illustrator. The guidebook is intended for use by botanists, mycologists, and other researchers interested in the study of fungi. The book is divided into several sections, each of which provides detailed information on the ...
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Guide to Sowerby's Models of British Fungi: In the Department of Botany British Museum, Natural History (1908) is a comprehensive guidebook written by Worthington George Smith. The book provides an in-depth description of the models of British fungi created by James Sowerby, a renowned naturalist and illustrator. The guidebook is intended for use by botanists, mycologists, and other researchers interested in the study of fungi. The book is divided into several sections, each of which provides detailed information on the different models of fungi created by Sowerby. The first section of the book provides an overview of Sowerby's life and work, as well as a brief history of the British Museum's Department of Botany. The subsequent sections of the book are organized according to the different families of fungi represented in Sowerby's models. Each section of the book provides a detailed description of the models, including their physical characteristics, habitat, and distribution. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the models, as well as notes on their taxonomic classification. Guide to Sowerby's Models of British Fungi is an invaluable resource for researchers interested in the study of fungi, as well as for anyone interested in the history of natural history and scientific illustration. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Sowerby's work, and serves as a testament to the enduring importance of his contributions to the field of mycology.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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