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The World of Carolus Clusius : Natural History in the Making, 1550-1610, Paperback / softback Book

The World of Carolus Clusius : Natural History in the Making, 1550-1610 Paperback / softback

Part of the Perspectives in Economic and Social History series

Paperback / softback

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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.

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