Picture 1 of 1
Gallery
Picture 1 of 1
100 Plants that Almost Changed the World,Chris Beardshaw
£2.70
Condition:
Good
A book that has been read, but is in good condition. Minimal damage to the book cover eg. scuff marks, but no holes or tears. If this is a hard cover, the dust jacket may be missing. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal. No highlighting of text, no writing in the margins, and no missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
Last one2 sold
- Buy it now100 Plants that Almost Changed the World,Chris Beardshaw
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Postage:
£8.99 Standard Int'l Postage.
Located in: South East, United Kingdom
Delivery:
Estimated between Wed, 25 Jun and Mon, 7 Jul to 94104
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return postage. If you use an eBay delivery label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Payments:
Get more time to pay. See payment informationfor PayPal Credit - opens in a new window or tab
Shop with confidence
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:134468550190
Item specifics
- Condition
- Title
- 100 Plants that Almost Changed the World
- ISBN
- 9781906506193
- Publication Year
- 2013
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Book Title
- 100 Plants That Almost Changed the World
- Item Height
- 185mm
- Publisher
- Papadakis
- Topic
- Nature
- Item Width
- 155mm
- Number of Pages
- 168 Pages
About this product
Product Information
A tapestry of musings, rambles and 'I didn't know that' facts that document some of the diverse, fantastic and entertaining relationships that humans have forged with plants throughout the ages. Tales of 100 plants recounted that will transform how we view and value plants. The author Chris Beardshaw is one of the leading lights in the world of gardening A tapestry of musings, rambles and 'I didn't know that' facts that document some of the diverse, fantastic and entertaining relationships that humans have forged with plants throughout the ages. These pithy stories span species celebrated as tribal fodder to delicacies elevated as some of our most valued possessions. From the ultimate symbols of devotion and love to campaigns that resulted in genocide, revolt and the shaping of the global political landscape the thousands of plant species that are irrevocably intertwined with our existence have been deployed in warfare, espionage and even space travel. Never again will a carrot on a dinner plate, the seductive scent of a woman's perfume, or a pineapple in a fruit bowl be viewed with indifference. The relations forged reveal details of miscellaneous human traits, from our instinct for survival to decadent aesthetic expression, from ingenuity and inventiveness to stupidity and greed encapsulating superstition, fear and the absurd.Perhaps surprisingly many associations, no matter how historic and apparently disconnected, still have huge significance in our lives. Some of course were, and remain still, simple folly. What persists is our unquenched curiosity to unravel and unlock the secrets of the plant kingdom for our own ends resulting occasionally in absurdity but sometimes in mind-boggling technological advances. Includes fascinating chapters like The Tomato Ketchup Fraud , Devil of a Hangover , Castor Oil and the KGB, Spicy Footwear , Sweet Beet , Nettle Wig or Nettle Shampoo , Morris Men and the Walnut Tree , Meadows that Give Honey Bees Headaches , Victory Wreaths and Cyanide , and many, many more. AUTHOR: Chris beardshaw is an award winning garden designer, television presenter and author. He trained in horticulture and landscape design, and after lecturing widely now focuses on fronting and co-hosting tv programmes such as The Flying Gardener, Hidden Gardens, Gardeners' World, Great Garden Detectives and Country Lives.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Papadakis
ISBN-13
9781906506193
eBay Product ID (ePID)
141379582
Product Key Features
Book Title
100 Plants That Almost Changed the World
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Nature
Publication Year
2013
Number of Pages
168 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
185mm
Item Width
155mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
Item description from the seller
Seller business information
VAT number: GB 724 4981 18
CRN: 03800600
About this seller
Chiron_Media_Store
99.5% positive Feedback•4.6M items sold
Registered as a business seller
Seller Feedback (1,424,789)
This item (1)
All items (1,424,789)
- t***a (2212)- Feedback left by buyer.More than a year agoVerified purchaseAll good, many thanks, recommended.
- i***f (661)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePerfect seller thank you so much. Prompt dispatch, fast delivery, great price, appropriate packaging, item's exactly as described, and excellent communication. Five stars ☆☆☆☆☆
- s***u (2680)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAs always excellent quality, good value for money and exactly as described. Straight forward transaction. Well packaged and arrived on time. great communication. Would highly recommend this seller. Will buy again. Thankyou
- c***i (1025)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat quality book. Great value. Exactly as described. Well packed. Fast dispatch and delivery. Regular e-mails regarding order. Highly recommended seller. Thanks so much.
More to explore:
- Chris Bohjalian Fiction & Fiction Books,
- Chris Bohjalian Fiction Paperback Fiction & Books,
- Chris Claremont Comics, Graphic Novels & TPBs,
- Chris Claremont English Comics, Graphic Novels & TPBs,
- David Chang Non-Fiction Hardcover Books,
- World of Interiors Magazines,
- Gardeners' World Magazines,
- Wally's World! Magazines,
- World of Wonder Magazines,
- Guitar World Magazines