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Michael Brown Death in the Garden (Paperback) (UK IMPORT)
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- Book Title
- Death in the Garden : Poisonous Plants and Their Use Throughout History
- Publication Name
- Death in the Garden
- Title
- Death in the Garden
- Subtitle
- Poisonous Plants and Their Use Throughout History
- EAN
- 9781526708380
- ISBN
- 9781526708380
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books The Limited
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Release Year
- 2018
- Release Date
- 26/03/2018
- Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- GB
- Item Height
- 234mm
- Item Length
- 9in
- Genre
- Nature
- Publication Year
- 2018
- Topic
- Plants / General
- Item Width
- 6in
- Number of Pages
- 200 Pages
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Mankind has always had a morbid fascination with poisonous plants; how their poisonous properties were discovered and developed will most likely be left unknown. Over the centuries poisonous plants have been used to remove garden pests, unwanted rivals and deceitful partners. They have also been used for their medicinal qualities, as rather dangerous cosmetics, even to help seduce a lover when perceived as an aphrodisiac. Some of these and other uses originate in a medieval book that has not yet been translated into English. Shamans and priests used these plants for their magical attributes, as a means to foretell the future or to commune with the gods. Discover how a pot of Basil helped to conceal a savage murder. Learn the truth about the mysterious mandrake, a real plant although many do not realise it. Jane Austen wrote a conundrum to entertain her family; the answer is one of the plants in the book. Will you be able to solve the mystery? Death In The Garden is based on Michael Brown's most popular talk, popular as this subject holds a strange interest, for many will enjoy learning about these treacherous and peculiar plants, their defensive and deadly traits, as well as the folklore that has grown around them. This title will appeal to gardeners, horticulturists, nature enthusiasts and anyone who holds an interest in this strange and enchanting corner of the garden. But be warned, many of these deathly plants may already be taking root in your very own garden...
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Publisher
Pen & Sword Books The Limited
ISBN-10
1526708388
ISBN-13
9781526708380
eBay Product ID (ePID)
242688182
Product Key Features
Book Title
Death in the Garden : Poisonous Plants and Their Use Throughout History
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Plants / General
Publication Year
2018
Genre
Nature
Number of Pages
200 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Width
6in
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Qk100.A1
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From basil (Ocimum basilicum) to mandrake (Mandrigora officinarum), this book shares folktales and literature that are filled with their deadly traits. Poisonous plants have been turned into medicine, rather dangerous cosmetics, and aphrodisiacs. They have killed garden pests but also unwanted rivals and deceitful partners! Some stories in this book are drawn from an untranslated medieval text. Brown is Professor of Scottish history at the University of St. Andrews., Still, for those fascinated by murderous gardens, including those who wish to grow their own, Brown's tales of these beautiful and deadly plants will delight.
Copyright Date
2018
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2017-492718
Dewey Decimal
581.6/59
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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