The Heathery; Or, A Monograph Of The Genus Erica Vol.2 - Cranke, Andrews Henry
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"The Heathery; or, A Monograph of the Genus Erica" is a multi volume book written by Henry Cranke Andrews. It provides a comprehensive study of the Erica genus, commonly known as heather. The book covers the taxonomy, morphology, and distribution of various species of heather found in different parts of the world. Volume 1 was published in 1804 and Volume 2 in 1806. The book is considered an important contribution to the study of botany and is still referenced by researchers today.

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"The Heathery; or, A Monograph of the Genus Erica" is a multi volume book written by Henry Cranke Andrews. It provides a comprehensive study of the Erica genus, commonly known as heather. The book covers the taxonomy, morphology, and distribution of various species of heather found in different parts of the world. Volume 1 was published in 1804 and Volume 2 in 1806. The book is considered an important contribution to the study of botany and is still referenced by researchers today.
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English botanist and horticulture Henry Cranke Andrews (1767-1830) was well-known for his knowledge of the study and management of heaths and other species. He was raised in London and worked as a nurseryman before moving to Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, where he was born. In London, he also joined the Linnean Society. "The Botanist's Repository," "Coloured Engravings of Heaths," and "The Heathery," a five-volume monograph on the species Erica published between 1804 and 1808, are just a few of Andrews' famous works on plants. Additionally, he was a member of the Royal Horticultural Society, where he worked as the publication's editor for "Transactions of the Horticultural Society of London." Andrews was well-known for his charity activities and support of social concerns in addition to his contributions to the study and production of plants. He was a fervent supporter of the abolition of slavery and took part in the establishment of the African Institution, which encouraged African exploration and commerce while lending support to the abolitionist effort. The contributions Andrews made to the study and production of heaths and other plants are still honored today as a key figure in the history of botany and horticulture.