The Great Herb Tour

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Great Herb Tour
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Christina Hindhaugh
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:200
Category/GenreHerbs
Travel writing
ISBN/Barcode 9781740640718
ClassificationsDewey:581.63
Audience
General
Illustrations b&w line art

Publishing Details

Publisher Hardie Grant Books
Imprint Hardie Grant Books
Publication Date 3 May 2002
Publication Country Australia

Description

In 1997 Christina was awarded the prestigious Churchill Fellowship to study methods of growing herbs. In 1998 she and her husband Chris, farmers from Victoria'sWestern District, headed off to the USA, France and England for an intensive 10-week study of herb farming. This book is an amusing account of their travels, infused with musings on life and lots of interesting facts and lore about herbs. It also contains instructive information about the medicinal use of herbs and how to use them in your cooking - there are some favourite recipes included. Overall this is a rollicking traveler's tale bound to captivate every reader.