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Rare Wildflowers of Kentucky
Author | : Thomas G. Barnes,Deborah L. White,Marc Evans |
Publsiher | : University Press of Kentucky |
Total Pages | : 206 |
Release | : 2008-12-01 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780813172996 |
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"In addition to serving as a stunning photographic record of Kentucky's rare plants, the book examines ecological commuities and the ways in which they are threatened."-p. [2] of cover.
Vascular Plants Of Kentucky
Author | : Edward T. Browne,Raymond Athey |
Publsiher | : University Press of Kentucky |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 2014-10-17 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780813157573 |
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Kentucky has been a place of great botanical interest for many years. This comprehensive volume lists more than 3,000 plant species and varieties, with complete information on distribution in the state, and reveals the current condition of botanical knowledge on Kentucky flora.
Wildflowers and Ferns of Kentucky
Author | : Thomas G. Barnes,S. Wilson Francis |
Publsiher | : University Press of Kentucky |
Total Pages | : 632 |
Release | : 2021-10-21 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780813185507 |
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Since Kentucky is situated at a biological crossroads in eastern North America, citizens and visitors to this beautiful state are likely to be greeted by an astonishing variety of wildflowers. This non-technical guide—featuring more than five hundred dazzling full-color photographs by award-winning photographer Thomas G. Barnes—is the state's indispensable guide to the most common species in the Commonwealth. With this book, readers will learn to identify and appreciate Kentucky wildflowers and ferns by matching photographs and leaf line drawings to the more than six hundred and fifty species of flowers covered in the book. Extremely practical and simple to use, the guide's color photographs and line drawings appear with plant descriptions for easy identification, and plants are grouped by flower color and blooming season. Each species listing includes the plant's common and scientific name, plant family, habitat, frequency, and distribution throughout Kentucky, with similar species listed in the notes. There is no other volume that covers the flora of Kentucky with such ease of identification. The first new statewide guide to appear in thirty years, with its combination of high quality photographs, illustrations, portability, and easy organization of information, Wildflowers and Ferns of Kentucky is an essential addition to the library or field pack of the wildflower enthusiast, naturalist, and anyone else who loves the outdoors.
The Olmsted Parks of Louisville
Author | : Patricia Dalton Haragan |
Publsiher | : University Press of Kentucky |
Total Pages | : 493 |
Release | : 2014-03-18 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780813144559 |
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“A quality tribute to America’s greatest landscape architect, these parks he created, and especially the plants that thrive there.” —Plant Science Bulletin Frederick Law Olmsted, popularly known as the “Father of American Landscape Architecture,” is famous for designing New York City’s Central Park, the US Capitol grounds, and the campuses of institutions such as Stanford University and the University of Chicago. His celebrated projects in Boston, Buffalo, Detroit, Milwaukee, and other cities led to a commission from the city of Louisville, Kentucky, in 1891. There, he partnered with community leaders to design a network of scenic parks, tree-lined parkways, elegant neighborhoods, and beautifully landscaped estate gardens that thousands of visitors still enjoy today. The Olmsted Parks of Louisville is the first authoritative manual on the 380 species of trees, herbaceous plants, shrubs, and vines populating the nearly 1,900 acres that comprise Cherokee, Seneca, Iroquois, Shawnee, and Chickasaw Parks. Designed for easy reference, this handy field guide includes detailed photos and maps as well as ecological and historical information about each park. Patricia Dalton Haragan also includes sections detailing the many species of invasive plants in the parks and discusses the native flora that they displaced. This guide provides a key to Olmsted’s vision, revealing how various plant species were arranged to emphasize the beauty and grandeur of nature. It’s an essential resource for students, nature enthusiasts, and visitors from near and far.
Wildflowers and Ferns of Red River Gorge and the Greater Red River Basin
Author | : Dan Dourson,Judy Dourson |
Publsiher | : University Press of Kentucky |
Total Pages | : 488 |
Release | : 2019-02-01 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781949669015 |
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The Red River Gorge's intricate canyon system features an abundance of high sandstone cliffs, rock shelters, waterfalls, and natural bridges, making it one of the world's top rock-climbing destinations. The Gorge, known for its unspoiled scenic beauty and numerous hiking trails, is one of Kentucky's most popular natural destinations, attracting over 500,000 visitors a year. While books about hiking, climbing, and other recreational activities in the area are readily available, Wildflowers and Ferns of Red River Gorge is the first book specifically devoted to the biodiversity of the Gorge and its watershed. Authors Dan and Judy Dourson introduce the geology and cultural history of the gorge but focus on the incredible diversity of both common and rare flora of this unique ecosystem. With over 1,000 color images and numerous illustrations covering over 1,500 species currently known to exist in the watershed, Wildflowers and Ferns of Red River Gorge is designed to be accessible to the casual hiker and of use to the seasoned naturalist. Rare and endangered species are highlighted as well as a few other important, but often ignored, non-flowering plant groups, including green algae, fungi, slime molds, lichens, and mosses. In addition, a small section on flowering woody vines, shrubs, and trees is included, making the book the most comprehensive natural guide to one of Kentucky's most well-known natural recreational areas.
The Kentucky Encyclopedia
Author | : John E. Kleber |
Publsiher | : University Press of Kentucky |
Total Pages | : 1080 |
Release | : 2014-10-17 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780813159010 |
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The Kentucky Encyclopedia's 2,000-plus entries are the work of more than five hundred writers. Their subjects reflect all areas of the commonwealth and span the time from prehistoric settlement to today's headlines, recording Kentuckians' achievements in art, architecture, business, education, politics, religion, science, and sports. Biographical sketches portray all of Kentucky's governors and U.S. senators, as well as note congressmen and state and local politicians. Kentucky's impact on the national scene is registered in the lives of such figures as Carry Nation, Henry Clay, Louis Brandeis, and Alben Barkley. The commonwealth's high range from writers Harriette Arnow and Jesse Stuart, reformers Laura Clay and Mary Breckinridge, and civil rights leaders Whitney Young, Jr., and Georgia Powers, to sports figures Muhammad Ali and Adolph Rupp and entertainers Loretta Lynn, Merle Travis, and the Everly Brothers. Entries describe each county and county seat and each community with a population above 2,500. Broad overview articles examine such topics as agriculture, segregation, transportation, literature, and folklife. Frequently misunderstood aspects of Kentucky's history and culture are clarified and popular misconceptions corrected. The facts on such subjects as mint juleps, Fort Knox, Boone's coonskin cap, the Kentucky hot brown, and Morgan's Raiders will settle many an argument. For both the researcher and the more casual reader, this collection of facts and fancies about Kentucky and Kentuckians will be an invaluable resource.
Kentucky s Last Great Places
Author | : Thomas G. Barnes |
Publsiher | : University Press of Kentucky |
Total Pages | : 230 |
Release | : 2024 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0813129222 |
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Kentucky s Natural Heritage
Author | : Greg Abernathy,Deborah White,Ellis L. Laudermilk,Marc Evans |
Publsiher | : University Press of Kentucky |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2016-01-21 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780813168678 |
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Photographs and text examine the species of plants and animals native to Kentucky, exploring glades, prairies, forests, wetlands, rivers, and caves, and discussing the state's conservation efforts to preserve native species and ecosystems.