Excerpt from Flora of County Kerry: Including the Flowering Plants, Ferns, Characeæ, &C
The maritime county of Kerry, with an area of 1 853 sq. Miles, is situated between latitude 51° 42' and 52° 35 North, and between longitude 9° 13' and 10° 29' West, and with a portion of the adjoining county Cork forms the south-western corner of Ireland. Its extreme length is 68 miles from north to south, while in breadth it varies from 20 to 59 miles. According to the last census the total area of the county, acres, is thus occupied, acres in tillage, in pasture, in waste bog and mountain, in planta tions and under water.
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Excerpt from Flora of County Kerry: Including the Flowering Plants, Ferns, Characeæ, &C
The maritime county of Kerry, with an area of 1 853 sq. Miles, is situated between latitude 51° 42' and 52° 35 North, and between longitude 9° 13' and 10° 29' West, and with a portion of the adjoining county Cork forms the south-western corner of Ireland. Its extreme length is 68 miles from north to south, while in breadth it varies from 20 to 59 miles. According to the last census the total area of the county, acres, is thus occupied, acres in tillage, in pasture, in waste bog and mountain, in planta tions and under water.
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Excerpt from Flora of County Kerry: Including the Flowering Plants, Ferns, Characeæ, &C
Like the Flora of Dublin, the present work owes its inception to the late Alexander Goodman More, justly described as the foremost inspirer and guide of botanical research in Ireland for a generation. To his wide knowledge of the Irish flora and keen interest in its investigation he added a personal charm which attracted all with whom he came in contact, and it is almost solely due to his encouragement and his often expressed wish that the researches were begun which at length bear fruit in this volume.
The earliest botanical visit to Kerry of which there is record appears to have been made by Edward Lhwyd in 1699, and from this early date to the present time the county has continued to attract Irish and British botanists not alone by the exceptional interest of its flora but also by the beauty of the surroundings in which some of its most characteristic plants are found. Several of these visitors have given us more or less complete plant-lists of the districts they examined, but large areas remained unvisited, and it has been left to the writer to undertake the first botanical survey of this extensive county as a whole, an investigation that has engaged portions of fully twenty-five years. The results of these researches, both ancient and modern, are embodied in the present Flora of Kerry.
For assistance in the preparation of this work, my thanks are especially due to Mr. Nathaniel Colgan whose generous help includes not alone co-operation in the field, but also useful suggestions as to the form of the present flora and careful revision of its proofs. His Flora of Dublin has been selected by the writer as a model out of many similar works examined.
Others to whom my special thanks are due include Mrs. Jenner, Miss Delap, he Rev. E. S. Marshall and Mr. R. A. Phillips, all of whom have helped with much field work and local notes.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. Embark on a captivating journey through the botanical history of a unique Irish county. This book delves into the challenges and triumphs of early botanists as they explored the rugged landscapes and diverse flora of Kerry. The author meticulously traces the evolution of botanical exploration in the region, from the pioneering efforts of figures like Edward Lhwyd in the late 17th century to the comprehensive surveys of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The narrative highlights the contributions of key individuals and scientific societies, showcasing their dedication to documenting and understanding the rich plant life of Kerry. This book goes beyond a mere catalog of plant species, offering insights into the intricate interplay between the region's physical features, geological formations, and climatic conditions, and how these factors have shaped the distribution and characteristics of its flora. The thematic depth extends to discussions on the cultural and historical significance of certain plants, painting a vivid picture of Kerry's botanical heritage. Ultimately, this book illuminates the profound impact of human curiosity and scientific inquiry on our understanding of the natural world, leaving readers with a deeper appreciation for the delicate balance and interconnectedness of ecosystems. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330707173_0
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