Arabische Pflanzennamen aus Aegypten, Algerien und Jemen by Schweinfurth
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"Arabische Pflanzennamen aus Aegypten, Algerien und Jemen" by G. Schweinfurth is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work is intended as a comprehensive reference for the Arabic plant names found in the flora of Egypt, Algeria, and Yemen, providing important details for botanists and linguists alike. The text aims to standardize these names and facilitate communication about the botanical and practical uses of plants in these regions. The
opening of the work discusses the author's intentions, acknowledging the challenges in accurately documenting local plant names while emphasizing his expertise as a botanist rather than a linguist. It outlines the book's structure, indicating that it will feature systematic lists of Arabic plant names categorized by region, alongside their corresponding Latin names when applicable. Furthermore, the introduction highlights the need for careful methodology in collecting these names, noting the reliance on local informants from agricultural and nomadic backgrounds to ensure accuracy. Overall, the beginning establishes a foundation for a scholarly resource aimed at bridging the gap between botanical terminology and regional dialects. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Schweinfurth, Georg August, 1836-1925 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | agr13000219 |
| Title | Arabische Pflanzennamen aus Aegypten, Algerien und Jemen |
| Original Publication | Berlin: Dietrich Reimer (Ernst Vohsen), 1912. |
| Credits | Galo Flordelis (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | QK: Science: Botany |
| Subject | Plants -- Algeria -- Nomenclature (Popular) -- Arabic |
| Subject | Plants -- Arabian Peninsula -- Nomenclature (Popular) -- Arabic |
| Subject | Plants -- Egypt -- Nomenclature (Popular) -- Arabic |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72876 |
| Release Date | Feb 5, 2024 |
| Last Update | Sep 7, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 341 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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