""A Contribution To The Life History Of Silphium"" is a book written by William Dayton Merrell in 1900. The book is an in-depth study of the life history of the plant known as Silphium. The author provides a detailed analysis of the plant's physical characteristics, including its leaves, stem, and flowers. He also examines the plant's habitat, growth patterns, and reproductive processes.The book contains numerous illustrations and photographs of Silphium, as well as detailed descriptions of its various parts. The author also discusses the historical uses of the plant, including its medicinal properties and its use as a food source.Overall, ""A Contribution To The Life History Of Silphium"" is a comprehensive study of this fascinating plant. It provides a wealth of information for botanists, historians, and anyone interested in the natural world.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.