""A Preliminary Study of the Prickly Pears Naturalized in New South Wales"" is a book written by Joseph Henry Maiden in 1898. The book is a comprehensive study of the prickly pear plant, which is a cactus species that was introduced to Australia in the 19th century. The book provides detailed information on the different varieties of prickly pear that have been naturalized in New South Wales, as well as their distribution, growth habits, and economic importance. The author also discusses the impact of the prickly pear on the Australian environment, and describes various methods that have been used to control its spread. The book is an important resource for botanists, ecologists, and anyone interested in the history and ecology of Australia's natural environment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.