Subtitle : The quest for plants to change our lives

ISBN : 0-7112-2265-7

Publisher : Frances Lincoln

Number of pages : 208

Many pictures

Many drawings

Year of publication : 2004

Binding : Hardcover

Over the ages humans have sought out plants across the globe for many uses: to heal wounds, cure disease, soothe troubled minds, kindle love or evoke curious dreams. Gardener and botanist David Stuart tells the story of that search and how thw world of plants has interacted with the world of humans in the quest. Stuart's cornucopia of fascinating plant stories and vividly recounted historical anecdotes also displays an area of personalities: planthunters, explorers, scientists and - murderers.

Price € : 18.95

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