Lack, H. Walter
Martius. The Book of Palms. 40th Ed. (40th Edition)
- ISBN 13:
- 9783836587815
- author:
- Lack, H. Walter
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Taschen GmbH
- language:
- English
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 21.7 x 15.6 centimetres (1.34 kg
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius's groundbreaking Natural History of Palms is a monumental work that showcases his extensive travels through Brazil and Peru. Between 1823 and 1853, he published three volumes featuring 240 exquisite chromolithographic illustrations, which formed the basis of his unrivaled catalogue of all known genera of the palm family. The book includes remarkable cross-sectioned diagrams that convey the architecture of these mighty trees, as well as vibrant color landscapes showing various palms in simple and elegant beauty. These unique features provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of botany and natural history during this period. With its extensive coverage of palm biogeography and modern classification, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the subject.
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