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100 1 _aStep, Edward,
_d1855-1931
245 1 0 _aWayside and woodland blossoms
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-03-08
508 _aE-text prepared by MWS, Wayne Hammond, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"Wayside and Woodland Blossoms" by Edward Step is a comprehensive pocket guide to British wildflowers intended for nature enthusiasts written in the late 19th century. This botanical work aims to make the identification of wildflowers accessible to the general public, particularly those who are not versed in scientific botanical terminology. The author has included descriptions and illustrations of various species commonly found in the British countryside, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring and appreciating the flora of their environment. The opening of the book sets the stage for its purpose, outlining the author's aim to bridge the gap between intricate scientific floras and the casual naturalist. It highlights the growing appreciation for nature among urban dwellers seeking to reconnect with the countryside. The preface explains how the content has been organized to permit easy identification of flowers encountered during country rambles, illustrating that while some technical language is unavoidable, it has been minimized to enhance readability and enjoyment. The work promises to serve as a stepping stone for readers who might later wish to delve deeper into the study of botany. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWild flowers -- Great Britain -- Identification
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59035
999 _c99861
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