Collins Complete Diy Manual

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Shinyoung Gedris

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Fast forward eight or nine years, and I am standing in the Annals of Botany office, opening up a brown parcel addressed to me: Sarah Cody, editorial assistant. It is the second edition of the Collins Wild Flower Guide: The most complete guide to the wild flowers of Britain and Ireland by David Streeter et al. I confess, I was more than a little excited at the prospect of reviewing this latest wild flower guide, which promises to be one of the best field guides on the market today.

One of the major advantages of this book is that it is so comprehensive, describing no less than 1,900 species arranged by family, with the key features highlighted for quick and easy identification. Each species is illustrated in colour, and the scientific name is given beside it for expediency. The advantage of a complete guide is obvious, but it is worth spelling it out.

All in all, the panel were suitably impressed. The conclusion is, that this is a brilliant compact guide to the wild flowers of Britain and Ireland, unparalleled in its coverage and its ease of use, and an important book for anyone interested in learning about plants.

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