Analytic Keys To The Genera And Species Of North American Mosses (1896) by Charles Reid Barnes is a comprehensive guidebook for identifying and classifying mosses found in North America. The book is divided into two sections, the first providing an overview of moss anatomy, growth habits, and classification, while the second section contains detailed descriptions and illustrations of over 1,000 species of mosses found in North America. The book is organized into easy-to-use keys that allow readers to quickly identify the genus and species of a particular moss based on its physical characteristics. The descriptions of each species include information on its habitat, distribution, and distinguishing features. This book is a valuable resource for botanists, naturalists, and anyone interested in the study of mosses.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.