Guide to Sowerby’s Models of British Fungi: In the Department of Botany British Museum, Natural History (1908)

Guide to Sowerby's Models of British Fungi: In the Department of Botany British Museum, Natural History (1908) is a comprehensive guidebook written by Worthington George Smith. The book provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of the models of British fungi created by James Sowerby, a renowned naturalist and illustrator of the 19th century. These models were created to accurately depict the physical characteristics of various species of fungi found in the United Kingdom. The guidebook is divided into several sections, each covering a different family of fungi. Each section includes a detailed description of the models, including their size, color, and texture, as well as information on their habitat and distribution. The book also includes a glossary of terms and an index of all the species covered in the guide. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the study of fungi or the history of natural history illustration.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.