Botanical Work in the Philippines (1903)

Botanical Work In The Philippines (1903) is a comprehensive book written by Elmer Drew Merrill, an American botanist who extensively studied the flora of the Philippines. The book provides a detailed account of Merrill's botanical expeditions in the Philippines, which took place between 1900 and 1902. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the geography, climate, and vegetation of the Philippines. The second part describes Merrill's fieldwork, including his methods of collecting and preserving plant specimens, as well as his encounters with local people and the challenges he faced during his expeditions. The third part is a catalogue of the plants that Merrill collected, which includes descriptions, illustrations, and taxonomic classifications.Botanical Work In The Philippines is a valuable resource for botanists, naturalists, and anyone interested in the flora of the Philippines. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive account of Merrill's work, which contributed significantly to the understanding of the botanical diversity of the Philippines. It is also a fascinating account of the challenges and adventures of botanical exploration in a remote and unfamiliar 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.