The world of Carolus Clusius : natural history in the making, 1550-1610
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.
History
1 online resource (xiv, 292 pages) : illustrations, portrait
9781315656151, 9781317324218, 9781317324225, 9781317324201, 1315656159, 1317324218, 1317324226, 131732420X
958109303
1. The southern Netherlands
2. Habsburg women
2. Italy
4. France
5. Holland
6. Beyond place
"First published 2010 by Pickering & Chatto (Publishers) Ltd."--Title page verso