A Catalogue Of The Hitherto Known Native And Naturalized Plants Of North America (1818)

""A Catalogue Of The Hitherto Known Native And Naturalized Plants Of North America"" is a comprehensive botanical reference book written by Henry Muhlenberg and first published in 1818. The book provides a detailed list of all the known plant species that are native to or have been naturalized in North America at the time of publication. The catalogue is organized alphabetically by genus and species, with each entry containing a description of the plant's physical characteristics, habitat, and geographic distribution. The book also includes an introduction that provides an overview of the history of North American botany and a brief biography of Muhlenberg, who was a prominent Lutheran pastor and naturalist in Pennsylvania. As a pioneer in the field of American botany, Muhlenberg's catalogue remains an important historical record and reference for plant enthusiasts and scholars alike.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.