Fifty Plants That Changed the Course of History
Bill , Laws
Fifty Plants That Changed the Course of History
Bill , Laws
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Description
Covers a wide variety of plants, from crop staples such as rice and wheat to herbs and spices used for their medicinal qualities. It not only looks at the way plants played a central role in the evolution of mankind but also how they can continue to benefit us today. Draws upon a wide range of sources, from ancient wall paintings to Japanese wood blocks. 200 colour illustrations.
Bill Laws is a writer, editor and journalist who specialises in homes, gardens and landscapes. He is the author of ten books including Common Losses: Essays and Interviews on Trees, Woods and the Green Man. Bill's work has featured in the Guardian and Telegraph newspapers as well as various BBC publications, Environment Now and Period House. He is based in Herefordshire, England.
Bill Laws is a writer, editor and journalist who specialises in homes, gardens and landscapes. He is the author of ten books including Common Losses: Essays and Interviews on Trees, Woods and the Green Man. Bill's work has featured in the Guardian and Telegraph newspapers as well as various BBC publications, Environment Now and Period House. He is based in Herefordshire, England.