50 Plants That Changed the World by Harris, Stephen A.

50 Plants That Changed the World

The world as we know it would not exist without plants. Have you ever stopped to think...
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50 Plants That Changed the World by Harris, Stephen A.

50 Plants That Changed the World

$61.97

50 Plants That Changed the World

$61.97
Author: Stephen A. Harris
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

The world as we know it would not exist without plants.

Have you ever stopped to think about how your morning cappuccino came to be? From the coffee bush that yielded the beans to the grass for the cattle, or perhaps the soya, that produced the milk, plants are an indispensable part of our everyday life.

Beginning with some of the earliest uses of plants, Stephen A. Harris takes us on an exciting journey through history, identifying fifty plants that have been key to the development of the Western world, while also discussing trade, imperialism, politics, medicine, travel, and chemistry along the way. There are plants here that have changed landscapes, fomented wars, and fueled slavery. Others have been the trigger for technological advances, expanded medical knowledge, or simply made our lives more pleasant. Plants have provided paper and ink, chemicals that could kill or cure, and vital sustenance and stimulants. Some, such as barley, have been staples from the earliest times; others, such as oil palm, are newcomers to Western industry.

We remain dependent on plants for our food, fuel, and medicines. As the wide-ranging and engaging stories in this beautifully illustrated book demonstrate, their effects on our lives continue to be profound and often unpredictable.



Author: Stephen A. Harris
Publisher: Bodleian Library
Published: 07/13/2025
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.11lbs
Size: 9.41h x 6.47w x 1.04d
ISBN: 9781851246526


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/12/2025
Library Journal 06/01/2025 pg. 106
Booklist 06/01/2025 pg. 9

About the Author
Stephen A. Harris is the Druce Curator of the Oxford University Herbaria.

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