Botanical Curses and Poisons: The Shadow-,, poisons and natural cures

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“excellent shape”
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2000s
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
ISBN
9781912634224
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Liminal 11
ISBN-10
1912634228
ISBN-13
9781912634224
eBay Product ID (ePID)
15050396827

Product Key Features

Book Title
Botanical Curses and Poisons : the Shadow-Lives of Plants
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2021
Topic
Natural History, Folklore & Mythology, Chemistry / Toxicology
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Social Science, Science
Author
Fez Inkwright
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
6.1 in

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Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2023-275575
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
398.368
Synopsis
In Botanical Curses and Poisons, Fez Inkwright returns to folkloric and historical archives to uncover historical uses and the fascinating, untold stories behind deadly plants,witching herbs and funghi. Beautifully illustrated, this treasury of folklore is packed with insight, lore and the revealed mysteries of everyday flora - perfect for gardeners, writers, folklorists, witches and general knowledge buffs alike!, Discover the folklore and history of our most toxic plants through this beautifully produced, gorgeously illustrated compendium -- a captivating coffee table book for enthusiasts of witchcraft books and botanical knowledge alike. 'If you drink much from a bottle marked "poison", it is almost certain to disagree with you, sooner or later.' -- Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland In both history and fiction, some of the most dramatic, notorious deaths have been through poisonings. Concealed and deliberate, it's a crime that requires advance planning and that for many centuries could go virtually undetected. And yet there is a fine line between healing and killing: the difference lies only in the dosage! In Botanical Curses and Poisons , Fez Inkwright, a knowledgeable kitchen witch, returns to folkloric and historical archives to reveal the fascinating, untold stories behind a variety of lethal plants, witching herbs, and fungi. Going from A to Z, she covers everything from apple (think of the poisoned fruit in 'Snow White') and the hallucinogenic angel's trumpet to laurel, which emits toxic fumes, to oleander (a deadly ornamental shrub), with each plant beautifully illustrated by the author herself, making it a spellbinding spell book and a feast for the eyes. This enthralling treasury is packed with insight, lore, and the revealed mysteries of everyday flora -- including the prevalence of poisoning in ancient Rome, its use in religion and magic, and common antidotes -- making this the perfect addition to the library of gardeners, writers, folklorists, witches, and scientists alike. Whether you seek knowledge of plant books or a comprehensive plant encyclopedia, this poisonous plants book is a must-have addition to your collection, delving into curses, chemistry, and the captivating world of botanical witchcraft books., Discover the folklore and history of our most toxic plants through this beautifully produced, gorgeously illustrated compendium--a captivating coffee table book for enthusiasts of witchcraft books and botanical knowledge alike. "If you drink much from a bottle marked 'poison, ' it is almost certain to disagree with you, sooner or later." - Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland In both history and fiction, some of the most dramatic, notorious deaths have been through poisonings. Concealed and deliberate, it's a crime that requires advance planning and that for many centuries could go virtually undetected. And yet there is a fine line between healing and killing: the difference lies only in the dosage! In Botanical Curses and Poisons , Fez Inkwright, a knowledgeable kitchen witch, returns to folkloric and historical archives to reveal the fascinating, untold stories behind a variety of lethal plants, witching herbs, and fungi. Going from A to Z, she covers everything from apple (think of the poisoned fruit in "Snow White") and the hallucinogenic angel's trumpet to laurel, which emits toxic fumes, to oleander (a deadly ornamental shrub), with each plant beautifully illustrated by the author herself, making it a spellbinding spell book and a feast for the eyes. This enthralling treasury is packed with insight, lore, and the revealed mysteries of everyday flora--including the prevalence of poisoning in ancient Rome, its use in religion and magic, and common antidotes--making this the perfect addition to the library of gardeners, writers, folklorists, witches, and scientists alike. Whether you seek knowledge of plant books or a comprehensive plant encyclopedia, this poisonous plants book is a must-have addition to your collection, delving into curses, chemistry, and the captivating world of botanical witchcraft books.
LC Classification Number
GR790

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