Prosperina V1: Studies of Wayside Flowers, While the Air Was Yet Pure Among the Alps, and in the Scotland and England Which My Father Knew (1879)

Prosperina V1 is a book written by John Ruskin in 1879. It is a collection of essays and studies on wayside flowers, written during a time when the air was still pure in the Alps, Scotland, and England. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the flowers of the Alps and the second part focusing on the flowers of Scotland and England. Ruskin's writing style is poetic and descriptive, as he explores the beauty and intricacies of the flowers he encounters. He also includes personal anecdotes and observations, drawing on his own experiences and knowledge of the natural world. Overall, Prosperina V1 is a celebration of the beauty and wonder of nature, as seen through the lens of one of the most influential writers and thinkers of the Victorian era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in nature writing, botany, or the history of environmentalism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.