Nature Printed British Ferns V2: Athyrium to Ophioglossum (1863)

Nature Printed British Ferns Volume 2: Athyrium To Ophioglossum, is a book written by Thomas Moore and published in 1863. The book features a collection of illustrations of British ferns, which have been printed using a unique technique called nature printing. This technique involves pressing the actual fern fronds onto a soft lead plate, which is then used to create the illustrations.The book contains detailed descriptions of each fern species, including their scientific names, common names, and information about their habitat and distribution. The illustrations are accompanied by notes on the specific characteristics of each fern, such as the shape and arrangement of the fronds, and the structure of the spores.The volume covers a range of fern species, from the common Lady Fern and Maidenhair Fern to the more obscure Alpine Lady Fern and Adder's Tongue Fern. The book also includes a glossary of botanical terms and an index of scientific names.Overall, Nature Printed British Ferns Volume 2 is a beautiful and informative book that provides a fascinating insight into the world of British ferns. Its unique illustrations and detailed descriptions make it a valuable resource for botanists, naturalists, and anyone with an interest in the natural world.In Two Volumes.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.