An Empire of Plants

An Empire of Plants
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Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Total Pages : 192
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ISBN-10 : 0304354430
ISBN-13 : 9780304354436
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Book Synopsis An Empire of Plants by : Toby Musgrave

Download or read book An Empire of Plants written by Toby Musgrave and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2000 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful presentation of a fascinating subject. “Compelling....History buffs should find it engrossing. Beautifully reproduced illustrations, including photographs, paintings, and prints, accompany the lively writing and enrich the narrative.”—Booklist. “It's fun, glossy, rigor-ous and scholarly...stark and fascinating.”—Publishers Weekly.


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