EAN: 9781786272300

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 PLANTS - JONATHAN DRORI ...

An inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of 80 plants from
around the globe.   In his follow-up to the bestselling Around the World in 80 Trees   Jonathan
Drori takes another trip across the globe  bringing to life the science of plants by revealing
how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history  culture and folklore. From the
seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the eerie mandrake and Spanish "moss" of Louisiana 
each of these stories is full of surprises. Some have a troubling past  while others have
ignited human creativity or enabled whole civilizations to flourish. With a colorful cast of
characters all brought to life by illustrator Lucille Clerc  this is a botanical journey of
beauty and brilliance.   Praise for Around the World in 80 Trees   "Beautiful to behold and to
read" – THE SUNDAY TIMES   "An arboreal odyssey" – NATURE   "One of the most quietly beautiful
books of the year" – DAILY MAIL   "Jonathan Drori's deep-seated love of nature is contagious in
this tree-by-tree journey across countries and continents. A book to take your time over" –
WIRED   "A brilliant blend of science  history  culture and folklore  this interesting and
engaging book explores the relationship between people and trees as it circumnavigates the
globe. The quietly passionate writing is informative  interesting and quite delightful. The
hardback version  which I've got  is one of the best-produced books I've read in years: the
formatting is crisp and inviting  the paper is heavy and of high quality  and almost every page
includes color drawings by artist Lucille Clerc that are simply breathtaking. Together  these
features make this book a joy to touch  to hold and to read." – FORBES

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