Mosses, with a Hand Lens: A Non-Technical Handbook of the More Common and More Easily Recognized Mosses of the Northeastern United States (1905)

""Mosses, With A Hand Lens"" is a non-technical handbook written by Abel Joel Grout in 1905. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the most common and easily recognizable mosses found in the northeastern region of the United States. It is designed to be accessible to amateur botanists and nature enthusiasts who want to learn more about these fascinating plants.The book is organized into two parts. The first part provides an introduction to the study of mosses, including information on their morphology, life cycle, and ecology. The second part is a field guide that describes in detail the identification, distribution, and habitat of over 150 species of mosses.Each species is accompanied by a detailed description, including information on its size, shape, color, and reproductive structures. The book also includes over 100 illustrations and photographs that help readers identify the different species of mosses.Overall, ""Mosses, With A Hand Lens"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning more about mosses and their role in the ecosystem. Its accessible language and detailed descriptions make it an excellent guide for both beginners and experienced 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.