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Author: Marta McDowell ,
Janet Stiles Tyson
Publisher: Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S.
Imprint: Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S.
Weight: 2.196kg
ISBN: 9780789214539
ISBN 10: 0789214539
Pages: 552
Publication Date: 19 April 2023
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Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
"""That Elizabeth Blackwell’s A Curious Herbal has been reprinted in full, gives credit to its longevity as a text and set of illustrations that have stood the test of time and remain relevant and worthy of recognition to this day. The introduction by Marta McDowell and subsequent essay by Janet Stiles Tyson, so carefully researched, for the first time provide what feels to be a factual and fascinating insight into Blackwell’s life and the depth of her endeavor, in a world dominated by men, whilst dispelling some of the myths and misinformation that surrounded her."" - Sue Medway, Director and Curator of the Chelsea Physic Garden, London ""In this new edition, Blackwell’s gorgeous plates bloom afresh, while two engaging essays―by Martha McDowell and Janet Stiles Tyson―vividly capture the life and times of this brave, talented woman."" - Victoria Johnson, National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize finalist for American Eden ""This gorgeous book has the heft of an ancient herbal. It is a treasure for anyone interested in the healing properties of plants. Blackwell’s precise depictions... are beautifully reproduced. It is a joy to turn every page."" - Susan Fraser, Director Emerita of the LuEsther T. Mertz Library, New York Botanical Garden “Magnificent and long-overdue, it will surely become an essential reference for scholars of Blackwell, and anyone interested in 18th century botany.” - Will Beharrell, Librarian of the Linnean Society of London"
That Elizabeth Blackwell's A Curious Herbal has been reprinted in full, gives credit to its longevity as a text and set of illustrations that have stood the test of time and remain relevant and worthy of recognition to this day. The introduction by Marta McDowell and subsequent essay by Janet Stiles Tyson, so carefully researched, for the first time provide what feels to be a factual and fascinating insight into Blackwell's life and the depth of her endeavor, in a world dominated by men, whilst dispelling some of the myths and misinformation that surrounded her. - Sue Medway, Director and Curator of the Chelsea Physic Garden, London
Author Information
Marta McDowell teaches landscape history and horticulture at the New York Botanical Garden. She has authored several books, including Unearthing “The Secret Garden” and All the Presidents’ Gardens. Janet Stiles Tyson, an independent scholar, wrote her doctoral dissertation on Elizabeth Blackwell’s A Curious Herbal.
