The Herbalist and Herb Doctor

"An expansive compilation of folkloric herbal customs employed by many cultures, profusely illustrated with the author's own line-art and water colors. Joseph Ernest Meyer (1878-1950) was a botanist, writer, illustrator, publisher, and supplier of pharmaceutical-grade herbs and roots to the drug trade who became a prominent citizen and eventually a millionaire. He was the founder of the Indiana Botanic Gardens, Calumet National Bank and Meyer Publishing. At his death he was said to be the world's largest distributor of herbs used in salves, cosmetics, and medicines." - Wikipedia. 399 pages. 16.5 x 8 cm. Tight and unmarked with average wear to original decorated green cloth. A quality vintage 1934 example of this marvelous reference.; 18mo

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Publisher: Indiana Botanic Gardens

Year: 1934

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

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