American Household Botany - A History of Useful Plants, 1620-1900

Informationen zum Autor Judith Sumner teaches medicinal botany at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University and at the Garden in the Woods, the botanic garden of the New England Wild Flower Society in Framingham, Massachusetts. Her lectures are highly sought after by inquisitive students of all ages, and she has been honored with awards for excellence in teaching. She is the author of The Natural History of Medicinal Plants as well as numerous scientific publications. Klappentext In this fascinating book, a celebrated author rescues from the pages of history the practical experience and botanical wisdom of generations of Americans. This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white. Vorwort In this fascinating book, a celebrated author rescues from the pages of history the practical experience and botanical wisdom of generations of Americans. Zusammenfassung In this fascinating book, a celebrated author rescues from the pages of history the practical experience and botanical wisdom of generations of Americans. This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white.

Product details

• Authors: Judith Sumner
• Publisher: Timber Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.09.2004
• EAN: 9780881926521
• ISBN: 978-0-88192-652-1
• No. of pages: 396
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Botany; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Botany, GARDENING / Techniques, Specialized gardening methods, Reference works, Botany & plant sciences, Botany and plant sciences