Richard Mabey
The Cabaret of Plants: Botany and the Imagination
- ISBN 13:
- 9781861979582
- author:
- Richard Mabey
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Profile Books (6 Oct. 2016)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 3 x 19.5 cm
- Genre:
- Nature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Cabaret of Plants explores the fascinating world of plants that have challenged our imaginations and upturned our ideas about history, science, beauty and belief. From crops to medicines, religious gathering-places and more, Mabey reveals the cultural significance of plants in a wide-ranging narrative.
From the pagan cults of old to modern-day botanical wonders, Mabey puts plants centre stage, showcasing their role as vital, inventive and individual beings worthy of respect. This captivating book celebrates the idea that plants are not just passive elements of our planet, but rather inspired problem-solvers and shape-shifters.
With a diverse array of plant species featured, from the panacea to Newton's apple, Mabey reveals a true botanical cabaret - a world where art, science, and culture intersect. This thought-provoking book invites readers to reconsider their relationship with plants and the natural world, and to appreciate the beauty and wonder that surrounds us.
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