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The Botanists' Library: The Most Important Botanical Books in History

The Botanists' Library: The Most Important Botanical Books in History

Hardcover

Series: Libri Historici

Botany & HorticultureFlowersGeneral World History

Publisher Price: $40.00

ISBN10: 0711294941
ISBN13: 9780711294943
Publisher: Ivy Press
Published: Nov 5 2024
Pages: 272
Weight: 2.25
Height: 1.10 Width: 8.00 Depth: 9.40
Language: English
Discover a vast treasure trove of botanical knowledge in The Botanist's Library, a superbly illustrated collection of 300+ seminal books and illustrations from throughout history.

From the earliest manuscripts penned by visionary naturalists, to the modern tomes that continue to shape our understanding of the plant kingdom, this book is a testament to the tireless dedication of the world's greatest botanists. Its compelling narrative and visual journey make it a must-have addition to the library of anyone fascinated by the beauty and complexity of the plant kingdom.

This complete guide traces the development of botanical science through era-defining publications, covering:

  • Historia Plantarum, the first history of botany, written between c. 350 BC and c. 287 BC, in which Theophrastus described plants by their uses, and attempted a biological classification, based on how plants reproduced, to the authors of the herbals of the 16th century
  • Brunfels, Fuchs, Bock and Mattioli, who regarded plants as the vehicles of medicinal virtues
  • The golden age of the 18th- and 19th-century flower hunters, who travelled to every corner of the world in search of new and exotic plants
  • Today's most significant works of botanical reference

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