Project Gutenberg 2014-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 429 Thornber, J. J. (John James) 1872 1962 Thornber, John James Bonker, Frances 1891 1959 Bonker, Frances Lucy The Fantastic Clan: The Cactus Family Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Fantastic Clan: The Cactus Family" by J. J. Thornber and Frances Bonker is a botanical study written in the early 20th century. This work explores the unique and captivating world of cactus plants, particularly those found in the Southwestern deserts of America. The book discusses various important groups of cacti with scientific accuracy while also highlighting their aesthetic charm, peculiarities, and adaptations to desert life. The opening of the book introduces readers to the awe-inspiring beauty and diversity of cactus species amidst the arid landscape. It sets the stage for an imaginary journey into the enchanting realm of desert flora, focusing on the transformative experience of spring in the desert, when vibrant colors emerge from the seemingly barren land. The authors specifically mention the renowned Night Blooming Cereus and the impressive Giant Sahuaro cacti, presenting vivid descriptions of their forms and features, while also hinting at the stories and legends associated with these plants. This opening effectively engages readers and invites them to appreciate the wonders of the Southwestern desert ecosystem. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/46155/46155-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Cactus -- Southwest, New QK Text Category: Science - Biology Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 445911 2025-08-18T15:08:19.714823 text/html 408449 2024-10-24T08:28:26 text/html 3438629 2025-08-18T15:08:29.997744 application/epub+zip 3446875 2025-08-18T15:08:22.306742 application/epub+zip 211716 2025-08-18T15:08:20.924738 application/epub+zip 3614341 2025-08-18T15:08:34.995710 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3576267 2025-08-18T15:08:28.297744 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 348764 2022-09-21T04:28:53.451832 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 369541 2025-08-18T15:08:18.324751 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 349734 2024-10-24T08:28:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16681 2025-08-18T15:08:35.179637 application/rdf+xml 12821 2025-08-18T15:08:21.062734 image/jpeg 2138 2025-08-18T15:08:20.985763 image/jpeg 3128398 2025-08-18T15:08:19.892695 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog es.wikipedia