Herbals, Their Origin and Evolution

Written by the first prominent female biologist in Britain, this book details the history of herbals, which were very popular books from the 15th - 17th centuries. She also discusses how botany evolved during that time as interest in studying plants increased dramatically. Herbals are investigated from a medical standpoint, but the main focus of the book is the evolution of the classification of plants and illustrations. A fascinating read for anyone with an interest in the history of science, botany, or early medicine.