Ireland’s Generous Nature is the first ever comprehensive account of the historical and present-day uses of wild plant species in Ireland. It records a wealth of traditional knowledge about Irish plant use, knowledge that has been disappearing fast. More than 1500 wild plants are detailed in a systematic list, which gives both their Irish and English names. Many historical references have been included from a wide range of Irish literature. This lively and scholarly book shows how plants have been used in virtually every aspect of human life in Ireland: food, clothes, medicine, construction, drinks, veterinary medicine, human health and beauty, and even death.
Product details
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Publisher : Missouri Botanical Garden Press; First Edition (January 1, 2014)
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Language : English
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Hardcover : 754 pages
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ISBN-10 : 0915279789
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ISBN-13 : 978-0915279784
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Item Weight : 5.2 pounds
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Dimensions : 8 x 1.6 x 10 inches