American Household Botany - by Judith Sumner (Hardcover)

Name: American Household Botany - by Judith Sumner (Hardcover)
Brand: Timber Press (OR)
SKU: 91627726
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Highlights

In this fascinating book, a celebrated author rescues from the pages of history the practical experience and botanical wisdom of generations of Americans.
Author(s): Judith Sumner
396 Pages
Science, Life Sciences

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About the Book

Crossing the disciplines of history, ethnobotany, and horticulture, Sumner underlines how European settlers and their descendants made use of the "strange" new plants they discovered, as well as the select varieties of foods and medicines they brought with them from other continents.

Book Synopsis

In this fascinating book, a celebrated author rescues from the pages of history the practical experience and botanical wisdom of generations of Americans.

This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white.

Review Quotes

"Sumner is an accomplished storyteller who weaves together fascinating information about plants and people."--Linda Askey, American Gardener, May/June 2005

Dimensions (Overall): 9.28 Inches (H) x 6.36 Inches (W) x 1.33 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.94 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 396

Genre: Science

Sub-Genre: Life Sciences

Publisher: Timber Press (OR)

Theme: Horticulture

Format: Hardcover

Author: Judith Sumner

Language: English

Street Date: September 15, 2004

TCIN: 91627726

UPC: 9780881926521

Item Number (DPCI): 247-11-1558

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.33 inches length x 6.36 inches width x 9.28 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 1.94 pounds

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