Publisher's Synopsis
The Guide to Sowerby's Models of British Fungi: In the Department of Botany British Museum, Natural History (1908) is a book written by Worthington George Smith. The book serves as a comprehensive guide to the collection of Sowerby's models of British fungi housed in the Department of Botany at the British Museum of Natural History. The collection, which consists of over 1,000 models, was created by James Sowerby, a renowned British naturalist and illustrator, in the early 19th century. The guidebook provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of each model, including information on their scientific names, physical characteristics, and habitats. It also includes a brief history of Sowerby's life and work, as well as an introduction to the study of fungi. Overall, the Guide to Sowerby's Models of British Fungi is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of British fungi, as well as for those interested in the history of natural history collections. It is a valuable reference for botanists, mycologists, and naturalists 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.
