1847 A History of the British Zoophytes

Description

Early Edition, Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding

The second edition of a History of the British Zoophytes, written by Scottish physician and naturalist George Johnston. Published by John Van Voorst in 1947. First published in 1838.

In the publisher's original green cloth. Volume one contains numerous in-text illustrations of different zoophytes and their quintessential characteristics, completed by Johnston's wife and botanical illustrator Catharine. Volume two is made up of 72 plates out of a possible 74 plates (plates 64 and 65 missing), containing larger and more detailed illustrations that are referenced in volume 1. Collated complete.

The first detailed study into the strange and overlooked zoophytes of Britain, strange creatures that are on the border between plant and animal. The second edition contains descriptions and drawings newly discovered species since the first publication.