Scottish Plant Lore

Scottish Plant Lore
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Publisher : Birlinn
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ISBN-10 : 1780276907
ISBN-13 : 9781780276908
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Book Synopsis Scottish Plant Lore by : Gregory J. Kenicer

Download or read book Scottish Plant Lore written by Gregory J. Kenicer and published by Birlinn. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scotland's plants define its landscape - from the heather moorlands of its iconic habitats to the weeds and a garden plants of its towns and cities. Plants have shaped the country's domestic economy and culture over centuries, providing resources for agriculture and industry as well as food, drink and medicines. They have even inspired children's games and been used as components in magical charms Drawing together traditional knowledge from archives and oral histories with the work of some of the country's finest botanical artists, this book is a magnificent celebration of the enormous wealth of Scottish plant lore.


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