02362cam a22003253u 4500 47039 UtSlPG 20260610134059.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05025369 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QK Loudon, Mrs. (Jane), 1807-1858 Botany for Ladies : or, A Popular Introduction to the Natural System of Plants, According to the Classification of De Candolle. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-10-04 Produced by Chris Curnow, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Botany for Ladies" by Mrs. Loudon is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a popular introduction to the natural classification of plants, aiming to make the study of botany accessible and enjoyable, particularly for women who, like the author, may have found traditional botanical systems intimidating. The book focuses on familiar plants commonly found in British gardens, providing a foundational understanding of their classifications and features. The opening of the book presents the author's personal journey from struggling with the complex Linnean system of botany to discovering the natural classification that sparked her interest. Mrs. Loudon shares her frustration with learning botany but highlights her determination to understand it. The beginning emphasizes the joy and satisfaction that come from learning about plants and encourages readers to engage with nature to develop a deeper appreciation for the beauty of the floral world. She advocates for learning through experience and observation, demonstrating her heartfelt commitment to guiding beginners in botany. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Botany Plants -- Classification https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47039 87878 87878