Herbals: Their Origin and Evolution. A Chapter in the History of Botany 1470-1670
by Arber, Agnes
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Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1938 8vo (24 cm), front., XXIV, 328 pp, 26 plates and 151 illustrations in the text. Publisher's cloth (spine sunned, occasional foxing inside).The second edition of a seminal work that aims to trace the evolution of printed herbals in Europe between the years 1470 and 1670, with a primary focus on botanical aspects and a secondary consideration of artistic elements. Authored by Agnes Robertson Arber (1879-1960), a distinguished British plant morphologist, anatomist, historian of botany, and philosopher of biology, this comprehensive study offers valuable insights into the botanical and artistic dimensions of herbal literature during this period. Arber's multidisciplinary expertise enriches the narrative, making this edition an essential resource for scholars, historians, and enthusiasts interested in the intersection of botany, art, and cultural history.
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- Bookseller
- Leopolis Volodymyr Dmyterko (PL)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- Herbals: Their Origin and Evolution. A Chapter in the History of Botany 1470-1670
- Author
- Arber, Agnes
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
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- 1
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Place of Publication
- Cambridge
- Date Published
- 1938
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- Bibliography; Natural history;
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