Journal Of A Botanical Excursion In The Northeastern Parts Of The States Of Pennsylvania And New York, During The Year 1807 (1869)

The ""Journal Of A Botanical Excursion In The Northeastern Parts Of The States Of Pennsylvania And New York, During The Year 1807"" is a book written by Frederick Pursh and published in 1869. The book is a detailed account of Pursh's botanical expedition in the northeastern parts of Pennsylvania and New York in the year 1807. Pursh was a German-born botanist who had a passion for exploring and documenting the flora of North America. In this book, he details his experiences and observations during his journey, including the various plants and trees he encountered, their characteristics, and their uses. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Pursh's journey. He describes the different landscapes he encountered, from the rugged mountains to the fertile valleys, and the various plant species that thrived in each environment. Pursh's journal entries are accompanied by detailed illustrations of the plants he encountered, providing readers with a visual representation of the flora of northeastern Pennsylvania and New York in the early 19th century. Overall, ""Journal Of A Botanical Excursion In The Northeastern Parts Of The States Of Pennsylvania And New York, During The Year 1807"" is a valuable resource for botanists, historians, and anyone interested in the natural history of North America.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.