Publisher's Synopsis
""Landmarks of Botanical History, Part 1: Prior to 1562"" is a detailed study of the early epochs in the development of the science of botany. Written by Edward Lee Greene and first published in 1909, this book explores the history of botanical knowledge from ancient times up to the mid-16th century. The author examines the works of influential botanists, such as Theophrastus, Dioscorides, and Pliny the Elder, and traces the evolution of botanical concepts and terminology. Greene also discusses the role of botany in medicine, agriculture, and horticulture, and provides insight into the cultural and societal factors that shaped the development of botanical knowledge. This book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of science, botany, or the natural world.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.
