The Past and Present Uses of Wild Plants in Ireland
Edición de la obra Ireland's Generous Nature
| Autor | Peter Wyse Jackson, Missouri Botanical Garden Staff, National Botanic Gardens (Ireland) Staff |
|---|---|
| Editorial | Missouri Botanical Garden Press |
| Fecha de publicación | 2014 |
| Idioma | inglés, gle |
| Páginas | 750 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780915279784 |
| OCLC | 879290379 |
| LCCN | 2013953830 |
| Número de Cutter |
J13i |
"Peter Wyse Jackson's Ireland's Generous Nature is the first ever comprehensive account of the historical and present-day uses of wild plant species in Ireland. It records a wealth of traditional knowledge about Irish plant use, knowledge that has been disappearing fast. More than 1500 wild plants are detailed in a systematic list, which gives both their Irish and English names. Many historical references have been included from a wide range of Irish literature. This lively and scholarly book shows how plants have been used in virtually every aspect of human life in Ireland: food, clothes, medicine, construction, drinks, veterinary medicine, human health and beauty, and even death. The book is richly illustrated with photographs, as well as botanical paintings by Irish artist Lydia Shackleton (1828-1914). Its blend of scientific and historic facts with myths, superstition and tales offers an unrivalled account of the rich heritage of Irish plants."--Page 4 of cover.