Bibliograph

Strange harvests, the hidden histories of seven natural objects, Edward Posnett

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Strange harvests, the hidden histories of seven natural objects, Edward Posnett

Language

eng

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Includes bibliographical references (pages [285]-313) and index

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illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Strange harvests

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bibliography

Responsibility statement

Edward Posnett

Sub title

the hidden histories of seven natural objects

Summary

In this beguiling work Posnett journeys to some of the most far-flung locales on the planet to bring seven wonders of the natural world--eiderdown, vicuña fiber, sea silk, vegetable ivory, civet coffee, guano, and edible birds' nests--that promise ways of using nature without damaging it

Table Of Contents

Eiderdown -- Edible birds' nests -- Civet -- Sea silk -- Vicuña fiber -- Tagua -- Guano

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