Mosses have a spectacular diversity of beautiful and surprising forms.
Whether foxglove or bird cherry, hawthorn or aspen, rowan or oak, Plant Magic shines a bright new light on many familiar plants and explores their place in supernatural and magical... Læs mere
Commissioned as scientific illustrations between 1770 and 1860, these exquisite paintings are here recognised for their artistic... Læs mere
A fascinating story of a quiet life yet heroic endeavour. Purdom, 1880-1921, was a young working-class man who dedicated his life to plant collecting and who also rose to become a key figure in China's struggle to repair the ecology and sustainability of its forests.
An Introduction to the natural history, ecology and human environment of the Himalayas is the direct culmination of four years of work.
Nepal is a country of rich biodiversity, with habitats ranging from tropical jungles to the icy peaks of the world's highest mountains. Centred in a global biodiversity hotspot, and hope... Læs mere
This 3-volume work forms the second in a series of monographs by Henry Noltie documenting the more important collections of Indian botanical drawings in the Library of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Born in the mid 18th-century, William Roxburgh was brought up in the centre of the Edinburgh Enlightenment, with all the patronage and intellectual curiosity that this entailed.
A fully illustrated and authoritative guide to herbology.