Publisher's Synopsis
Herbals, Their Origin And Evolution: A Chapter In The History Of Botany, 1470-1670 is a book written by Agnes Arber and published in 1912. The book explores the history of herbals, which are books that describe plants and their medicinal properties. The author traces the evolution of herbals from their origins in medieval manuscripts to their development as printed books in the 15th century. The book also examines the role of herbals in the development of botany as a scientific discipline. Arber provides a detailed analysis of the illustrations and descriptions of plants found in herbals, and discusses the influence of herbals on the study of plants and their uses. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of botany and the development of scientific knowledge about plants.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
