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BEWS J W : Plant Forms and their Evolution in South Africa

Longmans Green

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1925 1st ed|., 199 pp with dwgs by S Gower and map, Good condition in slightly worn orig covers, slight foxing in prelims only

A fine early work on ecology and geographical distribution of plants on the subcontinent.

Bews, J. W : Plant Forms and their Evolution in South Africa

(London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1925)

8vo; original dark green cloth; title blocked in blind on upper board, and in gilt on spine; pp. (xiv) + 199, incl. index; frontis. map; line drawings in text. Good condition; some stippling to cloth; previous owner's name pencilled on front free endpaper; moderate foxing throughout; fore-edge a little soiled. John William Bews (1884-1938) was born in the Orkney islands, was educated at Edinburgh University, and became professor of botany at Natal University College, Pietermaritzburg, in 1910. His study of the vegetation of Natal led to several publications, notably Plant Forms and their Evolution in South Africa. When the Natal University College became a full university in 1931, Bews was appointed principal. (Source: Gunn & Codd's Botanical Exploration of Southern Africa)

BEWS, J.W : Plant Forms and Their Evolution in South Africa

Longmans Green & Co, 1925

Near fine in the original dark green cloth gilt., light scarring to boards else clean and tight. A scarce title by this important botanist.

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