Botanical Curses and Poisons: The Shadow-Lives of Plants by Fez Inkwright


Botanical Curses and Poisons: The Shadow-Lives of Plants
Title : Botanical Curses and Poisons: The Shadow-Lives of Plants
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ISBN : 1912634228
Language : Inglés
Format Type : Pasta dura, CD de audio
Number of Pages : 224páginas224páginas

Discover the folklore and history of our most toxic plants through this beautifully produced gorgeously illustrated compendium If you drink much from a bottle marked 'poison ' it is almost certain to disagree with you sooner or laterLewis Carroll Alice in Wonderland In both history and fiction some of the most dramatic notorious deaths have been through poisonings Concealed and deliberate it's a crime that reuires advance planning and that for many centuries could go virtually undetected And yet there is a fine line between healing and killing the difference lies only in the dosage In Botanical Curses and Poisons Fez Inkwright returns to folkloric and historical archives to reveal the fascinating untold stories behind a variety of lethal plants witching herbs and funghi Going from A to Z she covers everything from apple think of the poisoned fruit in Snow White and the hallucinogenic angel's trumpet to laurel which emits toxic fumes to oleander a deadly ornamental shrub with each plant beautifully illustrated by the author herself This enthralling treasury is packed with insight lore and the revealed mysteries of everyday flora including the prevalence of poisoning in ancient Rome its use in religion and magic and common antidotes making this perfect for gardeners writers folklorists witches and scientists alike

Botanical Curses and Poisons: The Shadow-Lives of Plants Reviews

  • Usuario

    Lo que más me gustó de este libro es el contexto histórico que nos ofrece de cada una de las plantas. Lo único que me hubiera gustado para darle 5 estellas es que las ilustraciones estuvieran mejor hechas.

  • lourdes

    Es un libro muy bonito, pasta dura, excelente calidad de la impresión, muy bien escrito con unas ilustraciones hermosas. No se consiguen en México libros así, por eso encargo aquí los míos. El único detalle es que venía en la caja sin protección (plástico de burbuja o algo)

  • Taylor

    I'd give it a full 5 stars, because the book is divine. It's beautifully presented, well written, and a fascinating read just one page in!However i ordered a book in "new" condition, and it did come with some minor damage in the corners possibly during transport so for the sake of transparency 4 stars.

  • kitokat_mh

    I really enjoyed this book. It's beautifully put together and illustrated, and the stories throughout are really well written and interesting. I would really recommend it for anyone who is interested in the darker history of botany.

  • Lisa Brosnan

    This beautiful book exceeded my expectations. It is absolutely stunning. I've only read the first few pages as it only arrived today but I can tell that I will love it. Its so interesting and beautifully written. Such amazing examples of plants and history. Highly recommend for all of us who like the dark side of nature ♡

  • Jacki

    Just love this book.. as an auld Witch it is nice to have..and so much info.

  • Emma Marshymallow

    Love this book and the cover is absolutely stunning!