1927 Textbook of General Botany; Antique Science Book

Textbook of General Botany for Colleges and Universities

Second Edition - 1927

New York; John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Hardcover. 624 pages. Blue with gilt lettering; rubbing and visible damage to all edges, corners bumped. Cover shows expected wear due to age and spine has slightly rounded. Text is overall clean and bright; pages show minor staining and age. Illustrations in excellent condition.

A timeless artifact of early botanical science, Textbook of General Botany (1927) by Richard M. Holman and Wilfred W. Robbins is a foundational academic work that reflects the rigor and curiosity of early 20th-century plant study. Written in a clear, structured style characteristic of its era, the book explores plant morphology, physiology, and classification with an emphasis on observation, taxonomy, and the evolving scientific understanding of the natural world.

Both practical and historical in nature, this volume offers a window into the way botany was taught and understood nearly a century ago—bridging classical botanical tradition with the emerging modern scientific framework. Its detailed illustrations and methodical explanations make it as visually compelling as it is intellectually significant.

A sought-after piece for collectors, researchers, and lovers of antique scientific texts, this edition carries the quiet authority of a classroom long past, preserving the language and logic of early botanical exploration in its original form.

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