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Mulberry (Hardcover) Loot Price: R488
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Mulberry (Hardcover): Peter Coles

Mulberry (Hardcover)

Peter Coles

Series: Botanical

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Since Antiquity few trees have had a greater impact on the world's culture and economy than the mulberry. The sole food of the silkworm, the leaves of the mulberry brought prosperity not only to ancient China, but to all nations that learned the art of silk production. Mulberry bark was used to make the first paper and the succulent, blood-red fruit of the Black Mulberry has inspired poets from Ovid to Shakespeare. The medicinal properties of all parts of the tree have been known for millennia, making it a tree of choice for medieval monastery gardens, while its anti-diabetic effects are opening exciting avenues of research today. This sumptuously illustrated book tells the remarkable story of the mulberry tree and its migrations from China and Central Asia to almost every continent of the globe. It will appeal to all who wish to know more of the rich history of this emblematic tree.

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Imprint: Reaktion Books
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Botanical
Release date: October 2019
Authors: Peter Coles
Dimensions: 216 x 138 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 978-1-78914-142-9
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Plant life: general > General
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
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LSN: 1-78914-142-7
Barcode: 9781789141429

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