Ancient Herbs by Marina Heilmeyer - 2007-03-26

Oxford University Press, Incorporated. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

J. Paul Getty Museum, 2007-03-26. 1. Hardcover. Used:Good.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

J. Paul Getty Museum. hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Museum Publications. New. 2007. Hardcover. 0892368845 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 108 pages; 55 color illustrations. Description: " 'Ancient Herbs' presents the forty most important plants used for culinary, medicinal, and religious purposes in classical antiquity. Olive and pomegranate, myrtle and rose join coriander and marjoram, garlic and thyme. In the introduction, the author draws on her extensive knowledge of ancient practices to paint an intriguing image of the uses of and myths about plants from Greek and particularly Roman kitchen gardens. Quotes from classical authors testify to ancient practices, some curious, some still standard today. The delightful illustrations reproduce drawings from early-nineteenth-century botanical publications, which often show the plants at various stages of growth, from seeds through… Read More