William T. Stearn (1911-2001) was one of Britain's most eminent botanists. During a career based first at the Royal Horticultural Society, then at the Natural History Museum, Stearn wrote some 470 books, articles, and monographs, ranging from detailed studies of plant genera, through histories and biographies, to books on botanical taxonomy, many of which have become standard works of reference. He served as librarian of the Royal Horticultural Society's Lindley Library, senior principal scientific officer in the Department of Botany at the British Museum (Natural History), and visiting professor in the Department of Botany and Agricultural Botany at the University of Reading. In 2000 he was awarded the Asa Gray Award, the highest award of the American Society of Plant Taxonomists.
Mr. Stearn delivers the History, Grammar, Syntax, Terminology and Vocabulary of botanical Latin with such lively erudition I often find myself foraging through this linguistic hortus botanicus for the pure word-empowering romance of it. -- Patti Hagan Wall Street Journal 19990901 If you're looking for the foremost authority on Latin plant names -- including all the when's and where's and why's of how this universal plant language was developed -- then this is your manual. -- Melissa London Northwest Garden News 19970201 First published in 1966, this book is now a standard reference. American Herb Association Quarterly Newsletter 19990901 A wonderful book ... just fascinating ... completely updated. -- Marlene A. Condon Charlottesville Daily Progress 20000509 Botanical Latin is surely required reading for scholars of all things botanical, and it will continue to deserve its well-earned shelf space. Boox Review 20040316 A handy reference and detailed research too. World of Wood 20040820 This book is useful to anyone who enjoys plants. -- Steven Foster HerbalGram 20050225 A handy reference tool as well as a fascinating window onto the development of this language used to speak of plants. -- Charlotte Tancin Huntia 20050629 This internationally renowned masterpiece is indispensible. -- Cindy Roche Kalmiopsis 20050801 The interesting array of words ... will pique the curiosity of even the most casual of readers leafing through the book to slow down, pause, and browse awhile. -- Carole T. Gee SpringerWienNewYork 20060101 The reference on every botanist's desk. -- Beth Botts South Florida Sun-Sentinel 20070616
Mr. Stearn delivers the History, Grammar, Syntax, Terminology and Vocabulary of botanical Latin with such lively erudition I often find myself foraging through this linguistic hortus botanicus for the pure word-empowering romance of it. -- Patti Hagan Wall Street Journal 19990901 If you're looking for the foremost authority on Latin plant names -- including all the when's and where's and why's of how this universal plant language was developed -- then this is your manual. -- Melissa London Northwest Garden News 19970201 First published in 1966, this book is now a standard reference. American Herb Association Quarterly Newsletter 19990901 A wonderful book ... just fascinating ... completely updated. -- Marlene A. Condon Charlottesville Daily Progress 20000509 Botanical Latin is surely required reading for scholars of all things botanical, and it will continue to deserve its well-earned shelf space. Boox Review 20040316 A handy reference and detailed research too. World of Wood 20040820 This book is useful to anyone who enjoys plants. -- Steven Foster HerbalGram 20050225 A handy reference tool as well as a fascinating window onto the development of this language used to speak of plants. -- Charlotte Tancin Huntia 20050629 This internationally renowned masterpiece is indispensible. -- Cindy Roche Kalmiopsis 20050801 The interesting array of words ... will pique the curiosity of even the most casual of readers leafing through the book to slow down, pause, and browse awhile. -- Carole T. Gee SpringerWienNewYork 20060101 The reference on every botanist's desk. -- Beth Botts South Florida Sun-Sentinel 20070616
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