Wicked Plants: The Weed That Killed Lincoln's Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities
The fascinating stories of the plants that changed civilizations.
Fifty Plants that Changed the Course of History is a beautifully presented guide to the plants that have had the greatest impact on human civilization. Entries feature a description of the plant, its botanical name, its native range and its primary functions -- edible, medicinal, commercial or practical. Concise text is highlighted by elegant botanical drawings, paintings and photographs as well as insightful quotes.
Many of the plants are well known, such as rice, tea, cotton, rubber, wheat, sugarcane, tobacco, wine grapes and corn. However, there are also many whose stories are less known. These history-changing plants include:
This attractive reference provides an innovative perspective on both botanical and human history.
Country | USA |
Author | Bill Laws |
Binding | Hardcover |
EAN | 9781554077984 |
Edition | 0 |
ISBN | 1554077982 |
IsEligibleForTradeIn | 1 |
Label | Firefly Books |
Manufacturer | Firefly Books |
NumberOfItems | 1 |
NumberOfPages | 224 |
PublicationDate | 2011-09-14 |
Publisher | Firefly Books |
Studio | Firefly Books |
ReleaseDate | 0000-00-00 |