"Beautiful Ferns" by Daniel Cady Eaton is a detailed exploration of diverse fern species. This book explores both the visual charm and scientific value of ferns to readers. It begins with the American Maiden-Hair fern, discussing its elegant fronds and humid forest habitat. Eaton gives complete botanical details, including root systems, frond types, geographical distribution for each fern. These vibrant watercolors, along with meticulous descriptions bring out the unique qualities and natural settings of each fern.
Beautiful Ferns
By Daniel Cady Eaton
Discover a world of leafy elegance through detailed descriptions and vibrant illustrations of the North American ferns.
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About the AuthorDaniel Cady Eaton was an American botanist and author. After studies at the Rensselaer Institute in Troy and Russell's military school in New Haven, he gained his bachelor's degree at Yale College, then went on to Harvard University, where he studied with Asa Gray. He then went to Yale University's Sheffield Scientific School in 1864, where he was a botany professor and herbarium curator. With William Gilson Farlow and Charles Lewis Anderson he issued the exsiccata series Algae exsiccatae Americae Borealis (1877-1889). Eaton is the grandson of Amos Eaton.
Daniel Cady Eaton was an American botanist and author. After studies at the Rensselaer Institute in Troy and Russell's military school in New Haven, he gained his bachelor's degree at Yale College, then went on to Harvard University, where he studied with Asa Gray. He then went to Yale University's Sheffield Scientific School in 1864, where he was a botany professor and herbarium curator. With William Gilson Farlow and Charles Lewis Anderson he issued the exsiccata series Algae exsiccatae Americae Borealis (1877-1889). Eaton is the grandson of Amos Eaton.
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