Sir Ghillean Prance, The Cultural History of Plants(repost)
Sir Ghillean Prance, The Cultural History of Plants
ISBN: 0415927463 | edition 2005 | PDF | 459 pages | 11,1 mb
ISBN: 0415927463 | edition 2005 | PDF | 459 pages | 11,1 mb
Food, clothing, shelter, healing, decoration–-through the cultivation of plants, humankind has thrived and civilizations have flourished for thousands of years. Now, this unique new reference work tells the story, plant by plant, of the ongoing connection between human culture and the plant kingdom.The Cultural History of Plants provides details on over 800 plant species in 21 thematic chapters. Coverage emcompasses plants cultivated for virtually every purpose, from the manufacture of textiles, perfume, and drugs, to those used for food and ornament.
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