Peter Parley's Cyclopedia of Botany: Including Familiar Descriptions of Trees, Shrubs, and Plants is a comprehensive guide to the world of botany, written by the American author and educator, Peter Parley. Originally published in 1838, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the plant kingdom. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of botany. The first section provides an overview of the science of botany, including its history, principles, and terminology. The next section focuses on the classification of plants, describing the different types of plants and how they are classified. The bulk of the book is devoted to the descriptions of individual plants, including trees, shrubs, and flowering plants. Each entry provides a detailed description of the plant's appearance, habitat, and uses, as well as information on its cultivation and propagation. The descriptions are accompanied by beautiful illustrations, which help readers to identify the plants and appreciate their beauty. In addition to the descriptions of individual plants, the book also includes a section on plant physiology, which explains how plants grow and develop, and a section on plant pathology, which describes the various diseases and pests that can affect plants. Overall, Peter Parley's Cyclopedia of Botany is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the world of plants, written in a clear and engaging style that will appeal to both amateur and professional botanists alike.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.