North American Wild Flowers by Catharine Parr Strickland Traill

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Illustrator Fitzgibbon, Agnes, 1833-
Author Traill, Catharine Parr Strickland, 1802-1899
Title North American Wild Flowers
Note Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "North American Wild Flowers" by Catharine Parr Strickland Traill is a scientific publication likely written in the mid-19th century. This work features beautifully painted and lithographed illustrations of various North American wildflowers, alongside detailed botanical descriptions and narratives highlighting their significance and beauty. The book aims to educate its readers about the diverse flora found across Canada and the Eastern United States. The opening of "North American Wild Flowers" introduces readers to a collection of illustrations paired with botanical descriptions of various wildflowers, including the Liver-Leaf, Bellwort, Wood Anemone, and Spring Beauty, among others. The author emphasizes not only the aesthetic qualities of these plants but also their importance within the natural world and their connection to human emotions and cultural narratives. She invokes poetic imagery and philosophical reflections on nature, urging a greater appreciation of the wildflowers that often go unnoticed in everyday life. Throughout the introduction, Traill expresses her passion for the natural beauty surrounding her and the educational purpose behind the collection of flowers presented. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QK: Science: Botany
Subject Wild flowers -- Canada
Subject Wild flowers -- Canada -- Pictorial works
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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