Flora Cestrica

Flora Cestrica is a comprehensive guidebook for young botanists in Chester County, Pennsylvania, written by William Darlington in 1853. The book is designed to help young botanists identify the various plant species found in the region and learn about their characteristics, habitats, and uses. The guidebook is organized in a systematic manner, with each plant species listed alphabetically and accompanied by detailed descriptions, illustrations, and notes on its medicinal or economic value. The book also includes a glossary of botanical terms, a brief history of botany in the region, and a list of recommended reading for further study. Flora Cestrica is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the flora of Chester County and the study of botany in general.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.