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An Empire of Plants: People and Plants that Changed the World
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Book Description
For centuries, from foodstuffs and fabrics to medicine and industrial materials, plants have dominated trade between countries. Possession of rare spices, sweets, and narcotics could mean enviable wealth and power. In quest of these desired products and the income they brought, explorers ventured forth, risking death as they traveled unknown seas. Here is the story of seven plants--tobacco, sugar,... More
Book Information
PublisherCassell & Co (A member of the Orion Publishing Group)
BindingHardcover (5 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages192
ISBN-100304354430
ISBN-13978-0304354436
Publication Date06/30/2001
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About Toby Musgrave (Author) : Toby Musgrave is a published author. Published credits of Toby Musgrave include An Empire of Plants: People and Plants That Changed the World.
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