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 colourful cast of characters all brought to life by illustrator Lucille Clerc,this is a botanical journey of beauty and brilliance.
Publisher: Orion Publishing CoISBN: 9781399610698Number of pages: 216Weight: 580 gDimensions: 230 x 148 x 18 mm
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'This charming and beautifully illustrated book takes readers on a voyage of discovery,exploring the many ingenious and surprising uses for plants in modern science and throughout history.'- Kew magazine
'Who knew that the milky sap from dandelions is similar to that of rubber trees,so much so that,in the 1930s,260 square miles of Eastern Europe were dedicated to growing Russian dandelions successfully to produce rubber until the end of the Second World War Or did you know that Cook pine trees tilt towards the equator These are only two fascinating facts from a book packed with similar gems.'- Tiffany Daneff,Country Life
Jonathan Drori
Jonathan Drori CBE is a British board chairman,adviser,executive producer and author of Around the World in 80 Trees and Around the World in 80 Plants.
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