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The Botany of Desire

A Plant's-Eye View of the World
Pages
304
Published
2002
Language
English

Synopsis

Michael Pollan explores the surprising ways humans have cultivated plants for their own desires, from apples to tulips. He traces the history of these relationships, showing how plants have, in turn, shaped human culture and civilization. It's a fascinating look at the co-evolution of people and the plants we depend on.

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