Poisonous Plants – A Cultural and Social History

Students of ecology, gardeners, and those interested in botany will find this a fascinating, yet scholarly study of poisonous plants in the social history of Britain and Western Europe.' -- Marilyn K. Alaimo Current Books on Gardening and Botany, Chicago Botanic Garden The book is scholarly, profusely illustrated, and a pleasure to read. Includes a glossary and references for further reading. Summing Up: Recommended. Libraries serving lower-division undergraduates, general readers, and professionals/practitioners.' -- L.W. Roberts, emeritus, University of Idaho Choice