How to Know the Ferns: A Guide to the Names, Haunts, and Habits of Our Common Ferns

This hardcover copy is an ex-library edition, with library markings and stickers from Friends University Library and the Sedgwick County Zoo Education Dept. The cover shows signs of wear typical of library use, but the binding remains intact, ensuring readability. No dust jacket is present, and the pages are in good condition with no inscriptions or signatures.

"How to Know the Ferns: A Guide to the Names, Haunts, and Habits of Our Common Ferns" by Frances Theodora Parsons is a comprehensive guide to identifying and understanding common ferns. This edition, published by Dover Publications, Inc. in New York in 1961, is a second edition, distinct for its unaltered republication of the original work first published in 1899. Illustrated by Marion Satterlee and Alice Josephine Smith, the book omits six photographic illustrations from the original due to quality concerns. Frances Theodora Parsons, known for her works on wildflowers, provides valuable insights into fern identification, making this a significant addition to any botany or nature enthusiast's collection. This copy is an ex-library edition from Friends University Library and the Sedgwick County Zoo Education Dept., adding a touch of history to its provenance. The book is in hardcover format, reflecting its durability and the era's publishing standards.