100 Plants that Almost Changed the World
By Chris Beardshaw.
Description
Tales of 100 plants recounted that will transform how we view and value plantsThe author Chris Beardshaw is one of the leading lights in the world of gardeningA tapestry of musings, rambles and 'I didn't know that' facts that document some of the diverse, fantastic and entertaining relationships that humans have forged with plants throughout the ages.These pithy stories span species celebrated as tribal fodder to delicacies elevated as some of our most valued possessions. From the ultimate symbols of devotion and love to campaigns that resulted in genocide, revolt and the sha...
ISBN(s)
1906506191, 9781906506193