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Around the World in 80 Plants (Hardback)

By Jonathan Drori

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Around the World in 80 Plants (Hardback)

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An inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of 80 plants from around the globe. In his follow-up to the bestselling Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore. From the seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the eerie mandrake and Spanish "moss" of Louisiana, each of these stories is full of surprises. Some have a troubling past, while others have ignited human creativity or enabled whole civilizations to flourish. With a colorful cast of characters all brought to life by illustrator Lucille Clerc, this is a botanical journey of beauty and brilliance. Praise for Around the World in 80 Trees "Beautiful to behold and to read" – THE SUNDAY TIMES "An arboreal odyssey" – NATURE "One of the most quietly beautiful books of the year" – DAILY MAIL "Jonathan Drori's deep-seated love of nature is contagious in this tree-by-tree journey across countries and continents. A book to take your time over" – WIRED "A brilliant blend of science, history, culture and folklore, this interesting and engaging book explores the relationship between people and trees as it circumnavigates the globe. The quietly passionate writing is informative, interesting and quite delightful. The hardback version, which I've got, is one of the best-produced books I've read in years: the formatting is crisp and inviting, the paper is heavy and of high quality, and almost every page includes color drawings by artist Lucille Clerc that are simply breathtaking. Together, these features make this book a joy to touch, to hold and to read." – FORBES
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
216
Release Date:
2021-04-20
Publication Date:
2021-04-09
Publisher:
Laurence King Verlag GmbH
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
178627230X
ISBN13:
9781786272300
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
600 g
Height:
240 cm
Width:
150 cm
Thickness:
29 cm
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