02257cam a22003253u 4500 43167 UtSlPG 20260610134005.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QK Parsons, Frances Theodora, 1861-1952 How to know the ferns Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-07-09 Produced by Chris Curnow, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "How to Know the Ferns" by Frances Theodora Parsons is a guide to the identification and appreciation of various ferns written in the late 19th century. The work serves as an accessible resource for nature enthusiasts, aiming to educate readers on the names, habitats, and characteristics of common fern species found in North America. This book appeals to anyone with an interest in botany and the natural world as it seeks to deepen the reader's understanding of this often-overlooked group of plants. The opening of the book presents a heartfelt preface in which the author expresses her hope to foster a relationship between readers and ferns, much like she succeeded with wildflowers in her previous publication. She acknowledges the widespread curiosity about ferns and hints at the lack of accessible literature on the subject, which serves as motivation for her own work. Parsons encourages readers to appreciate nature personally, suggesting that engaging with ferns offers a path to both enjoyment and relaxation in the wonders of the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Ferns -- United States -- Identification Satterlee, Marion, 1868-1965 Smith, Alice Josephine, 1859-1909 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43167 84006 84006