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de Gallis - On Galls, by Marcello Malpighi: Facsimile Together with a Translation and Interpretation Hardcover - 2008
by Margaret Redfern; Alexander J. Cameron; Kevin Down
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- Title de Gallis - On Galls, by Marcello Malpighi: Facsimile Together with a Translation and Interpretation
- Author Margaret Redfern; Alexander J. Cameron; Kevin Down
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition 1st Edition
- Pages 100
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Ray Society
- Date 2008
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated
- ISBN 9780903874410 / 0903874415
- Dewey Decimal Code 632
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De Gallis - on Galls by Marcello Malpighi
by Redfern, M.; Cameron, A.J.; Down, K.
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Ray Society, 2008. x, 110, 63 col photos + line drawings. . HB. Very good in d/w.. Facsimile edition together with a translation and interpretation. Malpighi's 'De Gallis', was first published by the Royal Society in 1679. He investigated gall structure and studied galls as they grew, describing and illustrating them so accurately that most of them can be recognised today. His understanding gave the study of galls a scientific basis well ahead of its time, and it with justification that Malpighi is recognised as the father of cecidology. A translation of the original Latin follows the facsimile with an interpretation interleaved on facing pages. Most of the galls are illustrated in colour, allowing direct comparison between Malpighi s drawings and modern images. The importance of De Gallis in the history of natural history is indisputable. It is remarkable that, in the 17th century, Malpighi's understanding of galls and how they developed is close to modern interpretations. De Gallis…
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