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Descriptions and sketches of some remarkable oaks, in the park at Welbeck, in the county of Nottingham, a seat of His Grace the Duke of Portland. To which are Added, Observations on the Age and Durability of that tree. With Remarks on the Annual Growth of the Acorn by ROOKE, Hayman (1723-1806) - 1790
by ROOKE, Hayman (1723-1806)
Descriptions and sketches of some remarkable oaks, in the park at Welbeck, in the county of Nottingham, a seat of His Grace the Duke of Portland. To which are Added, Observations on the Age and Durability of that tree. With Remarks on the Annual Growth of the Acorn
by ROOKE, Hayman (1723-1806)
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London: J. Nichols, for the Author, 1790. Small quarto. 23, [1]pp, plus 10 engraved plates. Expertly bound to style in period tree calf, flat spine gilt Scarce work on the oak trees of North Nottinghamshire. As a retired Royal Artillery officer, Rooke dedicated his time to the study of local archaeology and natural history, with a particular fondness for the trees of his native Nottinghamshire. The Major Oak is named in his honor. ESTC T68761.
- Bookseller Donald Heald Rare Books (US)
- Format/Binding Small quarto
- Book Condition Used
- Quantity Available 1
- Publisher J. Nichols, for the Author
- Place of Publication London
- Date Published 1790