| Author |
Rançon, A. (André), 1858-1900 |
| Title |
La flore utile du bassin de la Gambie
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| Original Publication |
Bordeaux: Imprimerie G. Gounouilhou, 1895.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
"Extrait du Bulletin de la Société de géographie commerciale de Bordeaux."
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| Note |
At head of title: Étude de botanique exotique.
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| Credits |
Galo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France/Gallica and the HathiTrust Digital Library)
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| Summary |
"La flore utile du bassin de la Gambie" by Dr. André Rançon is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work serves as an in-depth study of the flora that exists in the Gambia River basin, with a specific focus on plants that have practical applications for agriculture, medicine, and commerce. It highlights indigenous plants and their uses, emphasizing the importance of botanical knowledge for effective colonization and resource exploitation in the region. The opening portion of this study introduces the significance of understanding the natural resources available in the Gambian territory. Rançon details the geographical and geological characteristics of the Gambia River, offering insights into its navigable nature and the fertility of its surrounding lands. He sketches a vision of the region's potential, describing various plant species that are both beneficial and essential for the local population, particularly in their agricultural practices. Through this meticulous analysis, the author aims to illuminate the economic prospects tied to the local flora, stressing the importance of recognizing these plants' roles in sustaining and developing the region's communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
SB: Agriculture: Plant culture
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| Subject |
Plants -- Guinea
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| Subject |
Botany, Economic -- Guinea
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73689 |
| Release Date |
May 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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