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  • Pharmacographia

    Enriched edition. A history of the principal drugs of vegetable origin, met with in Great Britain and British India

    Pharmacographia offers a comprehensive exploration of medicinal plants and their uses, capturing the essence of 19th-century pharmacology and botany. This seminal work weaves an intricate tapestry of information, blending scientific rigor with cultural narratives of plant-based medicine. The collection encompasses a broad spectrum of styles, from meticulous scientific description to engaging ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Pharmacographia

    A history of the principal drugs of vegetable origin, met with in Great Britain and British India

    Pharmacographia: A History of the Principal Drugs of Vegetable Origin, Met with in Great Britain and British India is a comprehensive and authoritative reference work authored by Friedrich August Flückiger and Daniel Hanbury. First published in 1874, this seminal volume meticulously documents the botanical, chemical, and pharmacological properties of the most significant plant-derived drugs used ... Read more

    $29.99 CAD

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    Letters from the Hive

    In Honey Bees: Letters From the Hive, bee expert Stephen Buchmann takes readers on an incredible tour. Enter a beehive--one part nursery, one part honey factory, one part queen bee sanctum--then fly through backyard gardens, open fields, and deserts where wildflowers bloom. It's fascinating--and delicious!Hailed for their hard work and harmonious society, bees make possible life on earth as we ... Read more

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  • The Big, Bad Book of Botany

    The World's Most Fascinating Flora

    by Michael Largo ...
    "This combination of history, mythology, lore, science and sheer entertainment takes us on a tour of the world's most unusual plants." — Sacramento BeeThe Big, Bad Book of Botany introduces a world of wild, wonderful, and weird plants. Some are so rare, they were once more valuable than gold. Some found in ancient mythology hold magical abilities, including the power to turn a person to stone. ... Read more

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  • Hops: Their History, Botany, Chemistry and Medicinal Uses

    Peter Lund Simmonds (1814-1897), a Danish-born newsagent and journalist who lived in England. Alongside his editorial career, he was also interested in food, agriculture, international trade and polar exploration, and published several scientific studies. Originally published in 1877, this antique text contains information on the history, botanical characteristics, chemical properties and ... Read more

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  • Hair-Dyes And Hair-Dyeing Chemistry And Technique

    This early works on Hair dying contains a wealth of information on the subject it was originally published in 1929 under the title 'Blonde or Brunette'. In the making of this book, a chemist and a practical hair dresser have collaborated, and we believe that we have produced the most comprehensive treatise on the subject which has been written in any language, and one, moreover, which will fill a ... Read more

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  • Letters from the Hive

    An Intimate History of Bees, Honey, and Humankind

    They work hard, are devoted to family, love sex, and know the importance of a good piece of real estate. Honey bees, and the daily workings of their close-knit colonies, are one of nature's great miracles. And they produce one of nature's greatest edible bounties: honey. More than just a palate pleaser, honey was once an offering to the gods, a preservative, and a medicine whose sought-after ... Read more

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  • Odorographia - A Natural History of Raw Materials and Drugs used in the Perfume Industry - Intended to Serve Growers, Manufacturers and Consumers

    "Odorographia" is a comprehensive and profusely-illustrated treatise on perfume ingredients, with information on their history, production, use, favourable combinations, and much more. First published in 1892, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in the history and development of the perfume industry, and it is not to be missed by collectors of related literature. Contents include: ... Read more

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  • Grass Productivity: Rational Grazing

    Regenerative Agriculture

    Series series Regenerative Agriculture
    Voisin's classic is still in great demand, nearly three-quarters of a century after it was first written and published.The main point of it, that grass is more productive when shorn and given time to re-grow, is the core base of all the current popular works on rotational and "mob" grazing.A regular re-study of Voison's work brings new understanding and simplicity to anyone's grazing operation.The ... Read more

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  • The World History of Beekeeping and Honey Hunting

    by Eva Crane ...
    First published in 2000. This comprehensive book represents the first attempt to write a world history of people's use of social bees: how bees' nests were initially hunted for their honey and wax and, later, how the bees were kept in purpose-made hives. Evidence survives from early times in the form of artefacts, pictures and written records, and also human traditions of dealing with bees. Since ... Read more

    $405.99 CAD

  • Herbal Delights - Tisanes, Syrups, Confections, Electuaries, Robs, Juleps, Vinegars, and Conserves

    by C. F. Leyel ...
    This wonderful volume is an encyclopaedia of herbs and spices that can be used to make various conserves and confections.First published in 1937, Herbal Delights details various forms of herbs and spices that can be used to make tisanes, syrups confections, electuaries, juleps, vinegar, and conserves. Accompanying information such as the herb’s habitat is also included in this volume.This volume’s ... Read more

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  • The New Oxford Book of Food Plants

    The Oxford Book of Food Plants is a beautifully illustrated compendium of facts about the plants we grow in our gardens and use in our cooking. Gorgeous botanical illustrations are accompanied by accessible yet authoritative descriptions of each plant, along with fascinating historical details and nutritive values.This is a new edition of a classic book -- fully updated with the latest nutritional ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD