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Fifty Plants that Changed the Course of History (Fifty Things That Changed the Course of History) PDF

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by Bill Laws| 2010| 232 pages| 23| English

About Fifty Plants that Changed the Course of History (Fifty Things That Changed the Course of History)

The fascinating stories of the plants that changed civilizations.Fifty Plants that Changed the Course of History is a beautifully presented guide to the plants that have had the greatest impact on human civilization. Entries feature a description of the plant, its botanical name, its native range and its primary functions — edible, medicinal, commercial or practical. Concise text is highlighted by elegant botanical drawings, paintings and photographs as well as insightful quotes.Many of the plants are well known, such as rice, tea, cotton, rubber, wheat, sugarcane, tobacco, wine grapes and corn. However, there are also many whose stories are less known. These history-changing plants include:Agave, used to make sisal, poison arrows, bullets, tequila and surgical threadPineapple, which influenced the construction of greenhouses and conservatoriesHemp, used for hangman’s rope, sustainable plastics, the Declaration of Independence and Levi’s jeansCoconut, used for coir fiber, soap, margarine, cream, sterile IV drips and coagulantsEucalyptus, used in mouthwash, diuretics, vitamins, honey, underwear and fire-resistant uniformsSweet pea, which Gregor Mendel used in his research on genetic heredityWhite mulberry, used to make silkEnglish oak, used for fire-resistant structures, dyes, leather tanning, charcoal, casks and shipsWhite willow, used in the manufacture of aspirin, cricket bats, hot-air balloon baskets and coffins This attractive reference provides an innovative perspective on both botanical and human history.

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Author:Bill Laws
Publication Year:2010
ISBN:9781554077984
Pages:232
Language:English
File Size:23
Format:PDF
Price:FREE
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