Irish Topographical Botany. Compiled Largely from Original Material. Dublin: Academy House (Figgis), 1901. First Edition. Pp [188], 410. A fine bright copy in green cloth boards, title lettered in gilt to spine.

Compiled from Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy. Third Series. Volume VII. With a frontispiece coloured map of Ireland (showing Forty Botanical Divisions) and five maps folded at rear of volume with one in the text.

A comprehensive study of the distribution of plants across Ireland, based on extensive fieldwork and original research. Written by Robert Lloyd Praeger, a renowned Irish naturalist, botanist, and writer. It provides detailed accounts of the flora in different regions of Ireland, including counties, districts, and specific habitats. It maps out the distribution of plant species across the island, offering insights into the ecological and geographical factors influencing their growth.

Praeger’s work was groundbreaking for its time, as it combined rigorous scientific methodology with a deep appreciation for Ireland’s natural history. It remains a valuable resource for botanists, ecologists, and anyone interested in the flora of Ireland.