Botany: The Science of Plant Life by Norman Taylor
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"Botany: The Science of Plant Life" by Norman Taylor is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book aims to provide a general understanding of plant life, emphasizing its importance to human civilization while avoiding overly technical language. It covers various aspects of botany, including plant behavior, reproduction, and their relationships to humans and the environment. At the start of the book, the author introduces the critical role that
plants play in sustaining modern civilization, explaining that much of what humans require—from food and shelter to medicine and materials—comes directly from the plant kingdom. Taylor lays a firm foundation for the journey ahead, highlighting the interconnectedness of plants with human life and the natural world. He also sets the stage for a detailed exploration of what constitutes a plant, summarizing key characteristics and distinctions between flowering plants and other forms of plant life that do not produce flowers. This introductory section effectively encapsulates the book's objective to educate readers about the fascinating complexities of plant life and its significance in our lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Taylor, Norman, 1883-1967 |
|---|---|
| Title | Botany: The Science of Plant Life |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QK: Science: Botany |
| Subject | Plants |
| Subject | Botany -- Textbooks |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49211 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-49211-7 |
| Release Date | Jun 14, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 826 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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