The World of Carolus Clusius: Natural History in the Making, 1550-1610Egmond's study investigates horticultural techniques, fashions in the collection of rare plants, botanical experimentation and methods of scientific evaluation, as well as tracking the exchange of knowledge. Central to this activity is the figure of Carolus Clusius (1526-1609), the first truly scientific botanist. |
Contents
The Southern Netherlands | |
Growing Rare Plants During the Late Sixteenth | |
Noble Women And The Passion For Plants | |
Elegance And Rivalry | |
Gardeners Collectors Naturalists | |
The Rise of the Expert Naturalist | |
France | |
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The World of Carolus Clusius: Natural History in the Making, 1550-1610 Florike Egmond Limited preview - 2015 |
The World of Carolus Clusius: Natural History in the Making, 1550-1610 Florike Egmond No preview available - 2016 |
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