Fifty Plants that Changed the Course of History
Bill Laws
Discover the plants that have shaped human civilization in Fifty Plants that Changed the Course of History. This beautifully presented guide features concise descriptions and elegant botanical illustrations of plants like rice, tea, and tobacco, as well as those with lesser-known stories, such as agave, pineapple, and sweet pea. Learn how these plants have been used for food, medicine, industry, and even execution. Delve into the fascinating histories of these fifty plants and gain a unique perspective on both botanical and human history.
Publish Date
2011-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
2011-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2010
Goodreads Rating
3.69
ISBN
9781770855885
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2021-03-12T18:49:17.000Z
@MagnificentZio @DPJHodges In many respects it functions as a museum of plants. Another good book to read is 50 Plants That Changed The Course of History - that sets them in the context of politics, economics and indeed conflict. – source