Curious stories of plants from Canada – Volume 1
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Alain Asselin, Jacques Cayouette and Jacques Mathieu set out to conquer the origin of mysterious plants and relate the curious and astonishing history of the uses that were made of them, both in America and in Europe.
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Alain Asselin, Jacques Cayouette and Jacques Mathieu set out to conquer the origin of mysterious plants and relate the curious and astonishing history of the uses that were made of them, both in America and in Europe.
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In 1534, Jacques Cartier described the use of corn, tobacco and a mysterious plant, annedda, which would cure scurvy and syphilis. But what is this miraculous conifer? What use is made of fir gum in churches in Europe? So what kind of rosary did Native Americans eat?
It is stimulating to note that several questions regarding the first observations of Canadian plants remain unanswered and still require research efforts. This detailed, thrilling story full of twists and turns is also rich in scientific, cultural and historical information that is often overlooked.
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Alain Asselin, Jacques Cayouette and Jacques Mathieu set out to explore the origins of these plants and relate the curious and astonishing history of the uses they were made of, both in America and in Europe.
As always with Septentrion, the layout is careful, the iconographic research is impeccable, and the general presentation is attractive. This book is the perfect complement to the Laurentian flora of Brother Marie-Victorin and constitutes its historical counterpart. A reference work that will quickly become indispensable.
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Authors: Alain Asselin, Jacques Cayouette and Jacques Mathieu
Edition: Septentrion (Quebec, Canada)
Publication: 2014
Pages: 288
ISBN 9782894487976
Language: French
