Length6h 55m
About this audiobook
The Book of Herbs by Rosalind Northcote is a comprehensive guide to growing, cultivating, and using herbs for medicinal and culinary purposes. The book covers a wide range of herbs, including both popular and lesser-known varieties, and provides detailed information on their history, properties, and uses. The first part of the book focuses on the practical aspects of herb growing and includes advice on soil preparation, propagation, and pest control. The second part of the book is a detailed guide to individual herbs, organized alphabetically by Latin name. Each entry includes information on the herb's common name, its history and folklore, its growing requirements, and its medicinal and culinary uses. Throughout the book, Northcote emphasizes the importance of sustainability and the responsible use of herbs. She also includes a number of recipes and remedies that readers can try at home, making "The Book of Herbs" a valuable resource for anyone interested in herbs and their many uses.
Audiobook details
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GenreOther, Science and Nature
Length6 hrs 55 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 30, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1HISTORY OF THE CRIES OF LONDON
2INTRODUCTION
3CHAPTER I OF THE CHIEF HERBS USED IN THE PRESENT TIME
4CHAPTER II OF HERBS CHIEFLY USED IN THE PAST
5CHAPTER III OF HERBS USED IN DECORATIONS, IN HERALDRY, AND FOR ORNAMENT AND PERFUMES
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6CHAPTER IV OF THE GROWING OF HERBS
7CHAPTER V OF HERBS IN MEDICINE
8CHAPTER VI OF HERBS AND MAGIC
9CHAPTER VII OF HERBS AND BEASTS
10TUSSER’S LIST
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