The London Journal of Botany, Vol. 1: Containing Figures and Descriptions of Such Plants as Recommend Themselves by Their Novelty, Rarity, History, or ... Engraved Plates (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

William Jackson Hooker

 
9781333091750: The London Journal of Botany, Vol. 1: Containing Figures and Descriptions of Such Plants as Recommend Themselves by Their Novelty, Rarity, History, or ... Engraved Plates (Classic Reprint)

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This book examines the historical, botanical, and cultural history of Yerba Maté, a South American plant whose leaves are used to make a popular tea beverage. The author, with access to living specimens and rare historical documents, describes various preparation methods and the social significance of Yerba Maté in South American culture. This book will appeal to botanists, historians, and anyone interested in the role of plants in human societies.

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ISBN 10:  0656425814 ISBN 13:  9780656425815
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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