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THE WORLD OF CAROLUS CLUSIUS
NATURAL HISTORY IN THE MAKING, 1550-1610 |
| By: |
Florike Egmond |
| Format: |
Electronic book text |
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£24.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
178144210X |
| ISBN 13: |
9781781442104 |
| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
1 July, 2010 |
| Series: |
Perspectives in Economic and Social History 6 |
| Description: |
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. |
| Synopsis: |
This vibrant study explores the way in which European knowledge of the natural world was transformed during the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. Based on a large collection of primary source material - mainly correspondence - Egmond 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 transformation of people's everyday experience with plants is shown through the practical manifestations of this newly found fervour: the growth of collecting, garden display and fascination with the rare and exotic. |
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UK |
| Imprint: |
Pickering & Chatto (Publishers) Ltd |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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