CONTENTS Preface Synopsis of the Orders Analytical Key to the Orders Explanation of Abbreviations of Authors' Names Explanation of Signs Flora Phaenogamous or Flowering Plants Dicotyledonous or Exogenous Plants Angiospermous, Polypetalous Gamopetalous Apetalous Gymnospermous Plants Monocotyledonous or Endogenous Plants Cryptogamous or Flowerless Plants Vascular Acrogens, or Pteridophytes Cellular Acrogens, or Bryophytes (Hepaticae) Additions and Corrections Table of Orders Glossary Index Plates, with Explanations This is a reprint of the Sixth Edition.

This vintage book contains Asa Gray s 1889 collection of essays on the subject of Darwinism. The articles champion the theory of evolution from a botanical standpoint, but also seek to reconcile Darwin s theory with religion, which Gray did by making a case for theistic evolution a marriage of theology and the theory of evolution. This fascinating volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the in the work of Charles Darwin, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. Asa Gray (1810 - 1888) was one of the most esteemed and influential botanists...

150 years have passed since Darwin first published his famous book on evolution. The subject is as controversial today as it was when first introduced to the scientific world. Asa Gray was considered to be the leading botanist of the 19th century. Gray unified the taxonomic knowledge of the plants of North America. A book known simply as Gray's manual has been republished in many editions and is still a leading reference book in the field. Gray created a botany department at Harvard. These essays written by Gray cover a period of 16 years immediately after the publication of Darwin's Origin...

Essays on Darwin's theory of evolution and its implications by his friend and correspondent, Harvard Professor Asa Gray.

"Darwiniana Essays and Reviews Pertaining to Darwinism" from Asa Gray. Considered the most important American botanist of the 19th century (1810-1888).

"The Elements of Botany" from Asa Gray. Considered the most important American botanist of the 19th century (1810-1888).

This botany guide aims to teach the outlines of Structural Botany and of the simpler parts of the physiology of plants, that it may be known how plants are constructed and adapted to their surroundings, and how they live, move, propagate, and have their being in an existence no less real, although more simple, than that of the animal creation which they support.