Published by Satish Serial Publishing House, 2009
ISBN 10: 8189304674 ISBN 13: 9788189304676
Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: New. pp. x + 546, Maps, Indices.
Published by Satish Serial Publishing House, 2009
ISBN 10: 8189304674 ISBN 13: 9788189304676
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. pp. x + 546 Illus., Maps.
Published by Satish Serial Publishing House, 2009
ISBN 10: 8189304674 ISBN 13: 9788189304676
Seller: Books in my Basket, New Delhi, India
Hardcover. Condition: New. ISBN:9788189304676.
Published by Satish Serial Pub, 2009
ISBN 10: 8189304674 ISBN 13: 9788189304676
Seller: Vedams eBooks (P) Ltd, New Delhi, India
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Contents Preface. 1. Introduction i. Ethnobotany a general account. ii. Review of the previous work. iii. The study area. 2. Ethnobotany of trees shrubs and climbers of Himalaya. 3. Epilogue. 4. Literature cited. Appendices i. Index to local names. ii. Index to uses. iii. Index to families. This book is a simple to read manual providing wealth of information on the utilization of 126 trees 106 shrubs 11 undershrubs 47 climbers (Adhesive 3 spp Beverage 3 spp Brush 1 sp Detergent 6 spp Dye 13 spp Eyeliner 1sp Fibre 13 spp Fish poison 1 spp Fodder 67 spp fruits 74 spp Fuel 30 spp Human ailments 211 spp illuminants 1 sp incense 3 spp Ink 2 spp Local wine (sur) 15 spp Magico religious 42 spp perfumery 3 spp Repellent 7 spp Veterinary ailments 13 spp etc) by the indigenous people inhabiting more than 384 villages of Jogindernagar Tehsil a region of Himalaya significantly rich in flora embodying an ancient heritage endemism and cultural diversity. To gain an overview of this region detailed information on various aspects of the land people and its rich cultural heritage is also provided. Over 295 photographs contained in 75 plates 6 figures 11 tables and 3 useful appendices enhance the value of this book significantly. It is therefore a vital reference source to students and scholars of ethnobotany researchers and scientists in traditional and agricultural universities plant breeding plant genetic research institutions policy makers conservation organizations pharmacology and a must for scientific and university libraries. 546 pp.