Sir Dietrich Brandis : Father of Tropical Forestry

Contents: 1. Early life: 1824 to 1855. 2. Burma - 1855 to 1862. 3. India and Europe - 1862 to 1874. 4. Last nine years in India: 1874 to 1883. 5. Influence of brandis on world forestry development. 6. Last twenty four years in Europe. 7. Important publications of brandis. Appendix: 1. List of main publication and reports references. 2. New plants discovered/described by brandis. 3. Genera & species named after brandis. References.

"This is the only English biography of Sir Dietrich Brandis, father of tropical forestry. It traces his life and work right from birth to his contribution to forestry in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Africa, Europe and the U.S.A., and ends with his death in 1909. Separate chapters discuss his important works including the monumental book Indian trees. The list of publications authored by Brandis; and plants described and named after him also form a part of this book". (jacket)