The Botanical Treasury: The tale of 40 of the world's most fascinating plants

Mixed media product

Main Details

Title The Botanical Treasury: The tale of 40 of the world's most fascinating plants
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Christopher Mills
By (author) Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Physical Properties
Format:Mixed media product
Pages:216
Dimensions(mm): Height 280,Width 216
Category/GenreTrees, wildflowers and plants
ISBN/Barcode 9780233004563
ClassificationsDewey:580
Audience
General
Illustrations 140 clr illus

Publishing Details

Publisher Welbeck Publishing Group
Imprint Andre Deutsch Ltd
Publication Date 4 February 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This remarkable book, and accompanying prints, is packaged in a sumptuous presentation box. It reveals the story of 40 of the world's most fascinating plants. The plants are explored through specially selected facsimile texts from the Archives at Kew and expert introductions, as well as exceptional and beautiful illustrations. The Botanical Treasury also includes 40 beautifully reproduced prints of the plants which can then be framed, allowing the reader to truly appreciate these magnificent plants.

Author Biography

Christopher Mills has been Head of Library, Art and Archives at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew for nine years. Before that he was Head of Collections at the Natural History Museum, London for 13 years. He writes regularly on the subject of Botany for both the academic and lay enthusiast market.