Botanical Revelation

"Botanical Revelation" is a captivating exploration of the pivotal moments in the history of botany that have profoundly shaped our understanding of the plant world. This book delves into the transformative discoveries, botanical art, and scientific advancements that revolutionized the study of plants, from the early days of plant exploration to the modern classification systems that underpin contemporary botany.

The book traces the journey of botanical revelation through the eyes of pioneering botanists, explorers, and artists who ventured into unknown territories to catalog and illustrate the world’s flora. These individuals not only expanded the boundaries of botanical knowledge but also inspired a deeper appreciation for the beauty and diversity of the plant kingdom.

Richly illustrated with historical botanical art and featuring stories of significant botanical discoveries, "Botanical Revelation" offers readers a unique window into the evolution of plant science. It covers key topics such as plant taxonomy, the role of botanical gardens, the impact of botanical art, and the enduring legacy of the botanical explorers who mapped the world’s flora.

Ideal for botanists, historians, artists, and anyone with a passion for plants, this book provides a comprehensive and engaging account of how botanical science has evolved over the centuries and how it continues to inspire awe and wonder in the natural world.

Key Features:

1. Historical Botany: The book provides an in-depth look at the history of botany, focusing on the key discoveries and scientific advancements that have shaped the field.
   
2. Botanical Art and Illustration: Explore the role of botanical art in documenting plant species and communicating botanical knowledge, featuring exquisite illustrations from historical botanical works.
   
3. Plant Exploration: "Botanical Revelation" highlights the daring botanical explorers who traveled the globe to discover, classify, and bring back plants that were previously unknown to science.
   
4. Taxonomy and Classification: Learn about the development of plant taxonomy and how it revolutionized the way we understand and categorize the plant kingdom.
   
5. Impact on Science and Culture: The book examines how botanical discoveries influenced not only the scientific community but also art, culture, and society at large.
   
6. Rich Illustrations: The book is beautifully illustrated with historical botanical art that brings to life the discoveries and contributions of early botanists.
   
7. Botanical Gardens: Discover the role of botanical gardens in the conservation, study, and public education of plant species, as well as their influence on botanical research.
   
8. Influential Botanists: Profiles of key figures in botanical history provide insights into the lives and works of those who made significant contributions to the field.
   
9. Comprehensive Overview: "Botanical Revelation" offers a comprehensive overview of the major milestones in botanical science, making it a valuable resource for both novices and experts.
   
10. For Enthusiasts and Scholars: Whether you're a plant enthusiast, a scholar of natural history, or an admirer of botanical art, this book offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.
    

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of botanical discovery with "Botanical Revelation." This book celebrates the rich history of plant science and the remarkable individuals who have expanded our understanding of the natural world, leaving a lasting legacy in both science and art. Whether for educational purposes or pure enjoyment, "Botanical Revelation" is a treasure trove of knowledge for anyone who loves the beauty and complexity of plants.

Description:

Acclaimed author David Mabberley provides a
ground-breaking analysis of early European understanding of Australia's flora.

Combining science, horticulture, art and
economics, this lavishly illustrated book — with many neverbefore-published
images — reveals the motives and complex networks that led to the international
spread of knowledge and cultivation of hundreds of Australian plants in Europe
in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.

Based on the superb Peter Crossing
Collection, Botanical Revelation documents a revolutionary phase in the
understanding of Australia's flora and science more generally.

'Botanical Revelation is a hugely impressive endeavour by renowned academic and field botanist David Mabberley…[the book] graphically brings to the forefront the centrality of botany and of botanical illustration to the story of European colonialism.' —  Rory Dusoir, Gardens Illustrated

'This beautifullly illustrated book gives an account of some of the first artists to capture the beauty of our plant life and what they made of it...It is a feast for the eyes and for the botanical mind.' — Troy Lennon, The Daily Telegraph

'With such a rich resource of fine botanical artwork and books to draw on, supplemented with the original specimens from herbariums, Botanical Revelation can be aptly described as a lavish and magnificent hardback production...It is impossible to do full justice to the breadth and detail of the entertaining stories of Australian botany scattered through this be