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100 1 _aSeward, A. C.
_q(Albert Charles),
_d1863-1941
245 1 0 _aLinks With the Past in the Plant World
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-06-29
508 _aProduced by Tom Cosmas
520 _a"Links With the Past in the Plant World" by A. C. Seward is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book addresses the antiquity of existing plant species and explores the connections between modern flora and their prehistoric ancestors, utilizing geological evidence to illustrate these relationships. It aims to engage readers already interested in botany and to encourage further study of the history of plants. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of plant longevity and the ancient lineage of various species. A.C. Seward begins by reflecting on the lifespan of trees and contrasting it with human history, establishing a theme of continuity between the past and present within the plant kingdom. He illustrates the deep connections between modern trees and their historical counterparts, discussing specific examples of notable ancient trees and their longevity, while emphasizing the remarkable capacity of certain plants to endure through geological timeframes. Overall, the beginning invites readers to contemplate the intricate links between living plants and their deep-rooted histories, foreshadowing a detailed examination of plant evolution throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPlants -- Great Britain
653 _aPaleobotany -- Great Britain
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62521
999 _c103345
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