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Fifty Plants That Changed the Course of History

Fifty Plants That Changed the Course of History

Hardback (01 Jan 2015)

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    Publisher's Synopsis

    [This] is a beautifully presented guide to the plants that have had the greatest impact on human civilization. Weaving together strands of economic, political, and industrial history, each entry is a fascinating look at the most influential plants known to mankind.--.

    About the Publisher

    Firefly Books

    Firefly Books Ltd., established in 1977, is a North American publisher and distributor of non-fiction books for adults and children. More particularly, our aim is to bring readers beautifully produced books written by experts at reasonable prices. For more than 30 years, Firefly has emphasized the four-color book. Most of our books are illustrated throughout with drawings and photographs of the highest reproduction value. We print all of our books on quality FSC-Certified paper and with durable bindings. Firefly Books is dedicated to publishing superior and useful books about wildlife conservation, practical science, healthy living, and stimulating content for young minds. "Our goal," says Firefly president Lionel Koffler, "is to depict the full-color world in which we live and to give good value at the same time."

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    Book information

    ISBN: 9781554077984
    Publisher: Firefly Books
    Imprint: Firefly Books
    Pub date:
    DEWEY: 581.63
    DEWEY edition: 22
    Language: English
    Number of pages: 223
    Weight: 703g
    Height: 229mm
    Width: 176mm
    Spine width: 25mm

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