The Illustrated Book Of Herbs
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
A celebration of the natural world in miniature, The Illustrated Book of Herbs is a beautifully crafted reference work that chronicles the rich history, practical uses, and botanical characteristics of herbs that have shaped human civilisation for millennia. Gilda Daisley presents a comprehensive survey of the herb garden's most essential plants — from culinary staples to medicinal remedies and aromatic curiosities — guiding the reader through each herb's origins, cultivation, and application with clarity and authority. Complementing the text, the exquisite illustrations by Ingrid Jacob bring each plant to life with botanical precision, making this volume as visually captivating as it is informative. Rooted in the long tradition of the herbalist's handbook, this work stands as a testament to humanity's enduring relationship with the plant kingdom, weaving together folklore, gastronomy, and natural science into a cohesive and elegant whole. Daisley's prose is both accessible and richly detailed, ensuring the volume is equally at home on the kitchen shelf and the botanist's desk. Whether you are a seasoned gardener, an adventurous cook, or simply a lover of the natural world, this illustrated treasury will leave you with a profound new appreciation for the quiet power of herbs.
Author: Gilda Daisley
Format: Hardback
Genre: Botany
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
A celebration of the natural world in miniature, The Illustrated Book of Herbs is a beautifully crafted reference work that chronicles the rich history, practical uses, and botanical characteristics of herbs that have shaped human civilisation for millennia. Gilda Daisley presents a comprehensive survey of the herb garden's most essential plants — from culinary staples to medicinal remedies and aromatic curiosities — guiding the reader through each herb's origins, cultivation, and application with clarity and authority. Complementing the text, the exquisite illustrations by Ingrid Jacob bring each plant to life with botanical precision, making this volume as visually captivating as it is informative. Rooted in the long tradition of the herbalist's handbook, this work stands as a testament to humanity's enduring relationship with the plant kingdom, weaving together folklore, gastronomy, and natural science into a cohesive and elegant whole. Daisley's prose is both accessible and richly detailed, ensuring the volume is equally at home on the kitchen shelf and the botanist's desk. Whether you are a seasoned gardener, an adventurous cook, or simply a lover of the natural world, this illustrated treasury will leave you with a profound new appreciation for the quiet power of herbs.