Scandinavian Ferns. A Natural History of the Ferns, Clubmosses, Quillworts and Horsetails of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. 1993. 217 ( 114 col.) figs. 317 p. 4to. Paper bd.

This book is the first to be dedicated to the Scandinavian ferns and the so-called fern-allies. It aims to tell their natural history as well as asking some of the questions the ferns may give us. It includes numerous colour plates, virtually all painted from living plants in the natural habitats. Becides descriptions of the species and keys to identify them, the text also deals with the variability of the species, their reproduction, geographic distribution, ecology, practical and ritual uses, and the origin and meaning of names, often reflecting old superstition and folklore.

The book aims to convey the enjoyable and interesting experiences one may have with these fascinating plants, to give insight in their life histories, and, hopefully, to inspire the reader to go out and discover.

Table of contents: Introduction/ Descriptions of the families and species/ Lycopodiaceae/ Selaginellaceae/ Isoëtaceae/ Equisetaceae/ Ophioglossaceae/ Osmundaceae/ Adiantaceae/ Polypodiaceae/ Hymenophyllaceae/ Dennstaedtiaceae/ Thelypteridaceae/ Aspleniaceae/ Woodsiaceae/ Dryopteridaceae/ Blechnaceae/ Marsileaceae/ Azollacea/ Glossary/ Literature references/ Index.