Publisher's Synopsis
The Characeae of America, Part 1-2 is a book written by Timothy Field Allen and published in 1888. The book is a comprehensive study of the Characeae family of plants found in America. The Characeae family is a group of freshwater, green algae that are commonly found in lakes and ponds. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the morphology and anatomy of the plants, while the second part deals with their distribution and ecology. The book includes detailed descriptions of the different species of Characeae found in America, along with illustrations and photographs. The author also provides information on the economic and medicinal uses of these plants. The book is an important resource for botanists, ecologists, and anyone interested in the study of freshwater algae.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.
