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Herbal Or General History of Plants

by John Gerard

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The 1633 edition revised and enlarged by Thomas Johnson. Containing almost 2,850 plant descriptions and 2,705 superb illustrations, Gerards Herbal is a monumental work, the book all modern English herbals are derived from, and the one herbal every serious enthusiast should have in its entirety. Original editions are worth perhaps $750.

Synopsis:

"Most praiseworthy is this magnificent, unabridge, Facsimile reproduction of a great botanical and horticultural classic . . ". — Horticultural Society of NY

The complete 1633 edition as revised and enlarged by Thomas Johnson. Gerard's Herbal was a landmark in British herbal and botanical publishing. It has never been excelled in range, in concise and perceptive commentary, and in fine illustration. It is also a book of great charm and literary appeal, for both Gerard and Johnson wrote with captivating vibrancy and enthusiasm.

For each plant the authors give Latin and English names, physical description, place and time of growth, temper (hot, cold, dry or moist according to the traditional medical theory of humors), virtues (medicinal properties, use as food, etc.), and, in all but a few cases, a fine woodcut illustration.

Synopsis:

Containing almost 2,850 plant descriptions and 2,705 superb illustrations, this is a monumental work--the book all modern English herbals are derived from--and the one herbal every serious enthusiast should have in its entirety. Republication of the 1633 edition.

Synopsis:

1633 edition, revised and enlarged by Thomas Johnson, with almost 2,850 plant descriptions and 2,705 illustrations, is a monumental work from which all modern English herbals are derived. Every serious herbalist needs it.

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ISBN:

9780486231471

Designed:

Appelbaum, Stanley

Revised:

Johnson, Thomas

Revised:

Johnson, Thomas

Designed:

Appelbaum, Stanley

Author:

Gerard, John

Publisher:

Dover Publications

Location:

New York :

Subject:

Herbs

Subject:

Herbal Medications

Subject:

Botany

Subject:

Botany, medical

Subject:

Herbalism

Subject:

Herbals

Subject:

Herbals -- Early works to 1800.

Subject:

Herbs CONTRIBUTION: Johnson, Thomas, = ed.

Subject:

Life Sciences - Botany

Subject:

General Nature

Copyright:

1975

Edition Number:

1633

Edition Description:

Trade Cloth

Series:

Deluxe Clothbound Edition

Series Volume:

no. 10

Publication Date:

19750601

Binding:

Hardback

Grade Level:

General/trade

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Yes

Pages:

1678

Dimensions:

12.25 x 8.5 in 10 lb

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Product details 1678 pages DOVER PUBLICATIONS INC - 2012-10-31 English 9780486231471 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Ingram, "Most praiseworthy is this magnificent, unabridge, Facsimile reproduction of a great botanical and horticultural classic . . ". — Horticultural Society of NY

The complete 1633 edition as revised and enlarged by Thomas Johnson. Gerard's Herbal was a landmark in British herbal and botanical publishing. It has never been excelled in range, in concise and perceptive commentary, and in fine illustration. It is also a book of great charm and literary appeal, for both Gerard and Johnson wrote with captivating vibrancy and enthusiasm.

For each plant the authors give Latin and English names, physical description, place and time of growth, temper (hot, cold, dry or moist according to the traditional medical theory of humors), virtues (medicinal properties, use as food, etc.), and, in all but a few cases, a fine woodcut illustration.

"Synopsis" by Ingram, Containing almost 2,850 plant descriptions and 2,705 superb illustrations, this is a monumental work--the book all modern English herbals are derived from--and the one herbal every serious enthusiast should have in its entirety. Republication of the 1633 edition.

"Synopsis" by Dover,

1633 edition, revised and enlarged by Thomas Johnson, with almost 2,850 plant descriptions and 2,705 illustrations, is a monumental work from which all modern English herbals are derived. Every serious herbalist needs it.