The Art of Simpling: An Introduction to the Knowledge and Gathering of Plants

Coles, William

ISBN 10: 1163201766 / ISBN 13: 9781163201763

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Art of Simpling: An Introduction to the Knowledge and Gathering of Plants
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1163201766
• ISBN 13: 9781163201763
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Art of Simpling by William Coles is a comprehensive guide to the knowledge and gathering of plants. The book is an introduction to the art of simpling, which is the practice of using plants for medicinal, culinary, and cosmetic purposes. The author provides detailed information on the identification, cultivation, and harvesting of a wide variety of plants, including herbs, flowers, fruits, and vegetables. The book also includes recipes for herbal remedies, beauty products, and culinary dishes. The Art of Simpling is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural world and the many benefits of using plants for health and wellness.1656. Where the definitions, divisions, places, descriptions, differences, names, virtues, times of flourishing and gathering, uses, temperatures, signatures and appropriations of plants are methodically laid down. Whereunto is added, a discovery of the lesser world. Partial Contents: Physics, Philosophy, Herbs, Proper places where plants are to be found, Roots, Stalks, Leaves, Flowers, Seeds, Plants, Plants used in, and against Witchcraft, Myriad uses of plants.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

About the Author

William has been a journalist for over 20 years, including stints as both the New York Correspondent and Political Correspondent of The Sun. He has also written for The Wall Street Journal, the Daily Mail, the Express, The Mirror and the Scotsman. For the past five years, he has been an editorial consultant with a number of newspaper groups including Media 24 in South Africa and DC Thomson in Scotland. There is much more on his website, www.wcoles.com