. The botany of the Eastern Borders : with the popular names and uses of the plants, and of the customs and beliefs which have been associated with them. Plants. CJ' Dil-=^ Having formed the resolution of writing a Natural History of the Eastern Borders, I had first to make an accurate, and, as far as was possible, a complete catalogue of their organic produc- tions ; and to determine the limits of the distribution of them, and their comparative abundance. I endeavoured then to ascertain by what names these creations were commonly known, for it seemed certain that such names must have been der
. The botany of the Eastern Borders : with the popular names and uses of the plants, and of the customs and beliefs which have been associated with them. Plants. CJ' Dil-=^ Having formed the resolution of writing a Natural History of the Eastern Borders, I had first to make an accurate, and, as far as was possible, a complete catalogue of their organic produc- tions ; and to determine the limits of the distribution of them, and their comparative abundance. I endeavoured then to ascertain by what names these creations were commonly known, for it seemed certain that such names must have been derived from some obvious character, or remarkable property, in the objects they designated; and, being framed in consonance with the early language spoken in the district, they might thus throw a faint light on the characteristics and descents of the people. Then I made inquiry as to those properties, which were soon discovered to be either mystical and superstitious, or real and potential. The former have become of none avail,—and are now the light materials of a small chapter in history, or the property. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Johnston, George, 1797-1855; Tate, George, 1805-1871. London : J. Van Voorst
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