Explorations in South-West Africa: Being an Account of a Journey in the Years 1861 and 1862 From Walvisch Bay, on the Western Coast, to Lake Ngami and the Victoria Falls. E-book. Formato PDF Thomas Baines   -  Forgotten Books, 2017  - 

The absence of i the author in Africa, while this volume was passing. Through the press, must be pleaded in excuse for the alteration in the paging of the latter portion of the work. The last chapter was already 11] type, when some ms. Sheets were dis covered which supplied the narrative of events for the weeks intervening between the first attack of illness and the final resolution to abandon the design of descending the Zambesi, and to return by land to Walvisch Bay. It was found necessary to insert this narrative, which now forms Chapter XV.

Greenhouse Stove Plants. E-book. Formato PDF Thomas Baines   -  Forgotten Books, 2017  - 

In describing the general character and appearance of the plants treated of, Botanical details have been omitted, but the purpose to which each is best adapted, whether for planting out, growing in pots, as roof climbers, or trained specimens, ordinary decorative use, the supply of cut ?owers, &c., &c., is given, and this, it is hoped, will assist those but little acquainted with plants in the selection of the kinds best suited to their requirements. The best new plants that have appeared up to date are included, as well as the large numbers of older kinds possessing sterling merit. When any plant holds a relatively inferior position, this is stated in the description accompanying it. Notes are given of the particular kinds of insects each species is subject to, and instructions as to the safest means for their destruction; also, hints on the form, construction, and heating of Green houses and Stoves.