02230cam a22003133u 4500 20421 UtSlPG 20260610133454.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QK Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 Proserpina, Volume 1 : Studies of Wayside Flowers, While the Air was Yet Pure Among the Alps and in the Scotland and England Which My Father Knew Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-01-22 Produced by Eric Eldred, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Proserpina, Volume 1" by John Ruskin is a collection of botanical studies written in the late 19th century. This work serves as an exploration of various aspects of botany, particularly focusing on wayside flowers and their characteristics, as well as the author's reflections on the science of botany itself. Through his observations, Ruskin aims to convey the beauty and complexity of plant life, intending to make botanical knowledge more accessible to readers, particularly younger audiences. At the start of the volume, Ruskin shares insights from his own experiences and challenges in studying botany, expressing his desire to understand plants better, particularly mosses. He recounts a moment of contemplation as he reflects on the differences in how moss exists compared to other plants, ponderously questioning what it means for a plant to decay and regenerate. The introduction and initial chapters promise a blend of personal narrative and scientific inquiry, inviting readers to join Ruskin on his journey of discovery as he attempts to make the study of botany inviting and intellectually stimulating. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Plants Flowers https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20421 61692 61692