This miniature book contains a veritable garden of healing plants, specially chosen from Elizabeth Blackwell’s Curious Herbal (1737–39).
*New* Healing Plants (From Elizabeth Blackwell’s “A Curious Herbal”)
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Description
A talented artist, Blackwell published her herbal as a means of financial support after her husband landed in debtor’s prison, and it quickly became a prized reference for doctors and apothecaries. Each of the 140 exquisite hand-coloured engravings featured – from elderberry and chamomile to aloe and St. John’s wort – is accompanied by Blackwell’s description of its medicinal properties.
Format: Hardback
Pages: 320
Additional information
| Weight | 280 g |
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| Dimensions | 111 × 102 mm |
