The World of Carolus Clusius
Natural History in the Making, 1550-1610
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:1st Jul '10
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Egmond's study investigates horticultural techniques, fashions in the collection of rare plants, botanical experimentation and methods of scientific evaluation, as well as tracking the exchange of knowledge. Central to this activity is the figure of Carolus Clusius (1526-1609), the first truly scientific botanist.
'The notes and references are thorough and this book will be a valuable addition to anyone diverted by the early history of science.' The Biologist 'it is a real triumph of this volume that it provides so much documentation on the commercial dealers and the trade connections through which plants and natural history specimens circulated around Europe.' Journal of the History of Collections 'erudite, elegant and clear' British Journal for the History of Science
ISBN: 9781848930087
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 566g
306 pages