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Abbeville Press - A Curious Herbal by Elizabeth Blackwell

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Discover the first herbal published by a woman artist with this complete edition of Elizabeth Blackwell's masterpiece. In the 1730s, Blackwell used her artistic talents to create a unique guide to medicinal plants to support her family during a time of financial hardship. Her work, published between 1737 and 1739, stands out for its inclusion of many New World species not found in previous botanical books. This edition preserves the legacy of a pioneering botanical artist whose work was highly valued by doctors and apothecaries for its accuracy and usefulness. It is an essential addition for readers interested in women in art and the history of botanical illustration.

Key Features

This complete edition features the pioneering work of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman artist to publish an herbal.

The book contains botanical illustrations of medicinal plants, including many New World species not seen in earlier guides.

Published by Abbeville Press, this volume captures a historical masterpiece originally released between 1737 and 1739.

The content reflects a significant historical moment where Blackwell used her art to provide useful guides for doctors and apothecaries.

This book serves as an important resource for those studying the history of women in art and botanical studies.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
25 April 2023
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24 June 2022

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