Useful Knowledge: Volume 2. Vegetables by William Bingley
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| Author | Bingley, William, 1774-1823 |
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| Title |
Useful Knowledge: Volume 2. Vegetables Or, a familiar account of the various productions of nature |
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| Summary | "Useful Knowledge: Volume 2. Vegetables" by William Bingley is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This volume serves as a detailed account of the various vegetable productions of nature, focusing on their structures, classifications, and uses for human benefit. It covers a wide range of plants, providing insights into their agricultural practices, medicinal applications, and culinary relevance. At the start of the work, the author introduces the concept of vegetables or plants, defining their characteristics and explaining the field of botany as it relates to plant study. He describes the main parts of plants, discusses the Linnæan classification system, and outlines the various classes based on reproductive structures. The opening sets the foundation for exploring specific plants, beginning with ginger, cardamoms, turmeric, and arrow root, detailing their cultivation, uses, and significance in both historical and contemporary contexts. This informative introduction establishes a clear thematic focus for the text, catering to readers interested in botany, agriculture, and the practical applications of plants. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Natural history |
| Subject | Plants, Cultivated |
| Subject | Commercial products |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57954 |
| Release Date | Sep 23, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 108 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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