The History of the World in 100 Plants
£30.00
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A beautifully illustrated book spanning 100 plants that have had the greatest impact on humanity, from algae to cotton to coca. A full appreciation of how dependent we are on plant life in their various forms.
Dimensions
H: 24cm (9in) x W:17cm (6in)
Features
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A beautifully illustrated book spanning 100 plants that have had the greatest impact on humanity, from algae to cotton to coca. A full appreciation of how dependent we are on plant life in their various forms.
Insights
We may think that as a species, humans have risen above plants, but the truth is that we couldn’t live a day without them. They give us the air that we breathe, we need them for nutritious fuel, they moderate the climate and across history we have used plants to store knowledge, to heal, to change our state of consciousness and to indicate our status.
Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Hardcover
- ISBN: 9781398505483
- Number of pages: 432
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