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“pl simmonds”

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  • Coffee and Chicory

    by P. L. Simmonds ...
    "Coffee and Chicory" by P. L. Simmonds is a captivating exploration of the rich and complex relationship between coffee and its often-overlooked counterpart, chicory. The book delves into the historical significance of these two ingredients, tracing their origins and the cultural practices surrounding their consumption. Simmonds artfully weaves together anecdotes, recipes, and personal reflections ... Read more

    $1.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom

    by P. L. Simmonds ...
    "The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom" by P. L. Simmonds is a comprehensive exploration of the various plants that contribute to the global economy. This work delves into the significance of vegetables, fruits, and other plant products, highlighting their uses in food, medicine, and industry. Simmonds meticulously categorizes these products, providing insights into their cultivation, ... Read more

    $1.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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

    by P. L. Simmonds ...
    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

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Cultivation of Hops in England, Europe, America, Australasia and India.

    by P. L. Simmonds ...
    This volume contains a detailed and informative guide to the cultivation of hops in England, Europe, America, Australasia and India. Full of invaluable information and useful tips, this book is highly recommended for those with a practical interest in brewing, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents Include: “Systems of Cultivation”, “Cultivation and ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Curiosities of Food

    Or the Dainties and Delicacies of Different Nations Obtained from the Animal Kingdom

    by Peter Lund Simmonds, P.L. Simmonds ...
    Originally published in London in 1859, this rare treasure of culinary history was recently brought to light in the award-winning Oxford Companion to Food, whose author, Alan Davidson, used it as a primary reference in researching some of the more obscure foodstuffs consumed across the globe. Davidson writes that "[CURIOSITIES] is in all probability the first attempt to write a general worldwide ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD

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    by Charles Darwin ...
    When HMS Beagle sailed out of Devonport on 27 December 1831, Charles Darwin was twenty-two and setting off on the voyage of a lifetime. His journal, here reprinted in a shortened form, shows a naturalist making patient observations concerning geology, natural history, people, places and events. Volcanoes in the Galapagos, the Gossamer spider of Patagonia and the Australasian coral reefs – all are ... Read more

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  • The Voyage of the Beagle

    by Charles Darwin ...
    The Voyage of the Beagle is a title commonly given to the book written by Charles Darwin as his Journal and Remarks, bringing him considerable fame and respect. The title refers to the second survey expedition of the ship HMS Beagle, which set sail from Plymouth Sound on 27 December 1831 under the command of Captain Robert FitzRoy, R.N..While the expedition was originally planned to last two years ... Read more

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  • Malay Archipelago

    by Alfred Russell Wallace ...
    This is one the first and most important books about 18th century Malaysia and covers a wide array of topics from Malaysian culture and history to nature and wildlife. It is essential reading for anyone interested in Malaysia.A century and a half after it was first published, this book remains one of the great classics of natural history and travel—perhaps the greatest. Alfred Russel Wallace (1823 ... Read more

    $25.99 CAD

  • Borneo, Celebes, Aru

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  • Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo, both volumes

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    According to Wikipedia: "Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton KCMG FRGS (19 March 1821 20 October 1890) was a British explorer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist, ethnologist, spy, linguist, poet, fencer and diplomat. He was known for his travels and explorations within Asia, Africa and the Americas as well as his extraordinary knowledge of languages and cultures. According to one count, he ... Read more

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    by Alfred Russel Wallace ...
    First published in the year 1869, the present book 'The Malay Archipelago, Volume 1' by the British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, chronicles his scientific exploration, during the eight-year period 1854 to 1862, of the southern portion of the Malay Archipelago including Malaysia, Singapore, the islands of Indonesia, then known as the Dutch East Indies, and the island of New Guinea. ... Read more

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  • Birds of Selborne

    by Gilbert White ...
    The letters of the eminent naturalist Gilbert White are full of precise, unaffected and delightful observations of the wildlife of his beloved village of Selborne, describing the habits, colours and songs of birds from lapwings to barn-owls, wrens to house-martins. Here too are exquisite writings on trees, fossils, bats and rainfall, filled with intellectual curiosity and joy in the natural world ... Read more

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