Proserpina, Volume 1 by John Ruskin
"Proserpina, Volume 1" by John Ruskin is a collection of botanical studies written in the late 19th century. This work serves as an exploration of various aspects of botany, particularly focusing on wayside flowers and their characteristics, as well as the author's reflections on the science of botany itself. Through his observations, Ruskin aims to convey the beauty and complexity of plant life, intending to make botanical knowledge more accessible to readers,particularly younger audiences. At the start of the volume, Ruskin shares insights from his own experiences and challenges in studying botany, expressing his desire to understand plants better, particularly mosses. He recounts a moment of contemplation as he reflects on the differences in how moss exists compared to other plants, ponderously questioning what it means for a plant to decay and regenerate. The introduction and initial chapters promise a blend of personal narrative and scientific inquiry, inviting readers to join Ruskin on his journey of discovery as he attempts to make the study of botany inviting and intellectually stimulating. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 |
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| Title | Proserpina, Volume 1 Studies of Wayside Flowers, While the Air was Yet Pure Among the Alps and in the Scotland and England Which My Father Knew |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Eric Eldred, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QK: Science: Botany |
| Subject | Plants |
| Subject | Flowers |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20421 |
| Release Date | Jan 22, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 178 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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