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Herbal Renaissance, Growing, Using & Understanding Herbs in the Modern World
Growing, Using & Understanding Herbs in the Modern World
by Steven Foster
ISBN: 0879055235
ISBN-13: 9780879055233
Format: Paperback
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"Herbalist Steven Foster has broken the mold with this excellent new volume, unique in several aspects....Much of this is new research, not to be found in other herbals, such as details about Native American and Chinese medicinal plants." -- Karen Van Epen
-- Millennium Whole Earth Catalog
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Published date: 1993
Size: 7 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 1.25 pounds
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Herbal Renaissance: Growing, Using & Understanding Herbs in the Modern World
Foster, Steven
Layton: Gibbs Smith, 1993. black lettering on a green spine; SIGNED BY AUTHOR with "Best Wishes," on half-title page; pictorial softcover has light wear; slight soiling to half-title (not affecting signature) otherwise contents clean; binding sound;234pp. including bibliography, resources, glossary, index; photos by author; rev. ed. of Herbal Bounty!. (20 - Alternative health). ISBN: 0879055235. Signed by Author. Soft Cover. Good. Illus. by D. D. Dowden. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Browsers' Book Shop (United States)
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HERBAL RENAISSANCE Growing, Using & Understanding Herbs in the Modern World
Foster, Steven
Gibbs Smith Publishers. Very Good+ 1993. First Edition. Softcover. Excellent condition, clean & unmarked. Light edge & corner wear, a bit of sticker residue on rear. Great illustrations/photos! "A modern handbook about growing, using, & understanding herbs. Each herb is carefully & thoroughly documented with a written description, a sensitive drawing or clarifying photograph, & identifying chemical information. The book also contains: culinary tips; in-depth information on the traditional uses of herbs; the latest in health & safety research (much of which vindicates & supports the traditional medicinal use of herbs) ; inspirational ideas for herb garden design, for both the home gardener & the commercial grower; & practical & effective methods of cultivation, propagation, & harvesting. Steven Foster is a well-known botanical researcher..." [578] ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 240 pages . ( more information) Offered by Ravenswood Books (Canada)
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HERBAL RENAISSANCE
Foster, Steven
Layton, UT, U.S.A.: Gibbs Smith Publisher, 1993. 234 pages, illustrated, A modern handbook about growing, using, and understanding herbs with each herb carefully and thoroughly documented.. Soft Cover. New/No Dust Jacket. Illus. by Dowden, D. D. (illustrator). ( more information) Offered by Moody Books Inc (United States)
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Herbal Renaissance. Growing, Using and Understanding Herbs in the Modern World
Foster Steven
Utah, US.A.: Gibbs0 Smith., 1999. A very nice copy tight and clean. Herbal Renaissance is a modern handbook abour growing, using, and understanding herbs.Each herb is carefully and thoroughly documented with a writted description, a sensitive drawing or clarifying photograph, as well as identifying chemical information.. SOFT COVER - CARD COVER. Very Good +. Illus. by Photographs By Steven Foster. Ills By D.dD.Dowden.. ( more information) Offered by Karen Millward (Ireland)
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