The World of Carolus Clusius
Natural History in the Making, 1550-1610
Nonfiction, History, European General
| Author: | Florike Egmond | ISBN: | 9781317324218 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | October 6, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Florike Egmond |
| ISBN: | 9781317324218 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | October 6, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
Egmond's study investigates horticultural techniques, fashions in the collection of rare plants, botanical experimentation and methods of scientific evaluation, as well as tracking the exchange of knowledge. Central to this activity is the figure of Carolus Clusius (1526-1609), the first truly scientific botanist.
Egmond's study investigates horticultural techniques, fashions in the collection of rare plants, botanical experimentation and methods of scientific evaluation, as well as tracking the exchange of knowledge. Central to this activity is the figure of Carolus Clusius (1526-1609), the first truly scientific botanist.
