After an epic Amazon expedition through Brazil and Peru in the years 1817-1820, the German biologist von Martius wrote down and collected an unrivaled catalog of the many South American branches of the palm family. The Book of Palms is a fantastic encyclopedia, and is particularly notable for its careful classifications, beautiful maps, colorful South American landscapes and beautiful cross-sectional drawings of the majestic palm trees.

More about the product With The Book of Palms, Martius outlined the modern classification of the palm, produced the first palm biogeographical maps, described the many Brazilian palm species and gathered his vast knowledge into one large impressive work.

Info Format: Hardback Number of pages: 565 Size: 14 x 19.5 cm Language: English