A short history of natural science and of the progress of discovery vs The botanic garden: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Plants, Natural history, Science
A short history of natural science and of the progress of discovery
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Introduction to the wonders of the physical world: sunbeams and the work they do, the aerial ocean in which we live, a drop of water on its travels, the two great sculptors-water and ice, the voices of nature and how we…
The botanic garden
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One of the first popular science books, the intent of The Botanic Garden is to pique readers' interest in science while educating them at the same time. By embracing Linnaeus's sexualized language, which…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The botanic garden is the quickest read — about 5 hours vs 8 for A short history of natural science and of the progress of discovery.
- The botanic garden has the widest readership — 4 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| A short history of natural science and of the progress of discovery | The botanic garden | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.7 (3) | 3.8 (4) |
| Hardcover | — | 5.0 (1) |
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Reception
| A short history of natural science and of the progress of discovery | The botanic garden | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 3 | 4 |
| Editions | 23 | 38 |
| Citations | — | 71 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | 9 | 46 |
| Written reviews | — | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 267 |
| Pages | 467 | 278 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: A short history of natural science and of the progress of discovery or The botanic garden?
The botanic garden has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The botanic garden 3.8/5, A short history of natural science and of the progress of discovery 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: A short history of natural science and of the progress of discovery or The botanic garden?
The botanic garden is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The botanic garden (278 pages, ≈ 5 h 09 m); A short history of natural science and of the progress of discovery (467 pages, ≈ 8 h 39 m).
Which is harder to read: A short history of natural science and of the progress of discovery or The botanic garden?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — A short history of natural science and of the progress of discovery: Challenging; The botanic garden: Demanding.