A Cultural and Social History
Students of ecology, gardeners, and those interested in botany will find this a fascinating, yet scholarly study of poisonous plants in the social history of Britain and Western Europe.' -- Marilyn K. Alaimo Current Books on Gardening and Botany, Chicago Botanic Garden The book is scholarly, profusely illustrated, and a pleasure to read. Includes a glossary and references for further reading. Summing Up: Recommended. Libraries serving lower-division undergraduates, general readers, and professionals/practitioners.' -- L.W. Roberts, emeritus, University of Idaho Choice
Robert Bevan-Jones has been surrounded by foresters, timber merchants and craftsmen since infancy. His father and grandfather both started their own timber firms, and like his brothers, he has considerably experience in the industry, both preparing and selling native timber. He is also the author of Poisonous Plants: A Cultural and Social History (Windgather Press 2009)