This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 1; Original Published by: W.H. Lizars in 1837 in 666 pages; Subjects: Natural history; Nature / General; Nature / Plants; Science / Life Sciences / Botany; Science / Life Sciences / Zoology / General;