Publisher's Synopsis
""Life And Work Of Cyrus Guernsey Pringle"" is a biography written by Helen Burns Davis about the life and achievements of Cyrus Guernsey Pringle, a noted American botanist and explorer. The book details Pringle's early life in Vermont, his education, and his early career as a teacher before he discovered his passion for botany. The author then follows Pringle's travels and expeditions across North America, Mexico, and Central America, where he collected and studied numerous plant species. The book also highlights Pringle's contributions to the field of botany, including his discovery of new species and his work on the classification and identification of plants. Additionally, the book delves into Pringle's personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships with other notable botanists of his time. Overall, ""Life And Work Of Cyrus Guernsey Pringle"" offers a comprehensive and insightful look into the life of one of America's most respected botanists.With A Supplement Titled: Indices Of States, Places And Railroad Routs Of Mexico By Francis Whittier Pennell.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
