The Herb Book, DK
The Herb Book, DK
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The Herb Book
The Stories, Science, and History of Herbs

Author: DK

Narrator: Sid Sagar

Unabridged: 10 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK

Published: 05/09/2023


Synopsis

Immerse yourself in stories of these useful plants, from herb gardens to remote wildernesses.

Herbs have been used by humans throughout history - for cooking, medicine, rituals, and more. They are also a huge part of the modern world, from gardening, food, and cosmetics to medicines fighting diseases such as malaria. With expert knowledge, The Herb Book takes a close-up look at a wide range of herbs from around the world, showcasing their botanical characteristics, medicinal, cosmetic, and culinary properties and uses, and cultural impact on the lives of humans.

Featuring key scientific facts along with historical and mythological stories, this book provides a rich blend of information on these extraordinary plants and their role in our world.

© 2023 DK © 2023 DK Audio

About The Author

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.  https://www.dk.com/


Reviews

Goodreads review by Lilly on June 22, 2023

Interesting 🤔 It had evolution though 👎......more

Goodreads review by Valeria on February 01, 2025

Just the coolest book! Beautiful illustrations, consistent structure and easy to navigate encyclopaedia-like format. Inspires you to read up more and research things – plants, spices, herbs all around you, wakes up your curiosity. I would love more illustrations of how plants look in the wild to be......more