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Flora Celtica: Plants and People in Scotland [Illustrated] (Hardcover)

by William Milliken (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 328 pages
  • Publisher: Birlinn Ltd; illustrated edition edition (1 Nov 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1841583030
  • ISBN-13: 978-1841583037
  • Product Dimensions: 25.1 x 24.9 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 22,466 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #9 in  Books > History > Britain & Ireland > Scotland
    #12 in  Books > Scientific, Technical & Medical > Biology > Plant Sciences
    #41 in  Books > Science & Nature > Biological Sciences > Botany & Plant Sciences

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Flora Celtica - Plants and People in Scotland documents the continuously evolving relationship between the Scots and their environment. Based on a mixture of detailed research and information provided by the public, this book explores the remarkable diversity of ways that native plants have been, and continue to be, used in Scotland. The information is presented in clear and accessible format and is laced with quotations, illustrations, case studies and practical tips. The book covers the complete spectrum of plant uses, addressing their diverse roles in our diet, healthcare, culture, housing, language, environment, crafts, and much more. It is ideal as a reference book and also a delight to dip into for all those with a passion for natural history. It is illustrated in colour throughout.

About the Author
Dr William Milliken, one of Britain's leading ethnobotanists, is currently a Research Associate at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. He is a foremost expert on plants and their uses, both overseas and in the UK. He divides his attentions between biodiversity issues in the UK, applied research projects in countries such as Brazil and Sri Lanka, and freelance writing, lecturing, photography and broadcasting. A botanist at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Sam Bridgewater spent the first part of his career researching patterns of plant diversity in South and Central America. His is an expert on the floras of Central Brazil, Peru and Belize. He lectures on botany at Edinburgh University and has broadcast on many aspects of plant science for Radio Scotland.

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5.0 out of 5 stars a glorious success, 27 Feb 2005
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This is a truely superb book. It is endlessly readable, and clearly based on serious long-term research and a real passion for what is a fascinating subject. Moreover, it has been beautifully produced into a book to treasure.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Flora Celtica, 19 Jan 2005
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I totally loved this book. As the review says ... it is about people and plants, how people have used plants historically and up to the present day in Scotland. It is beautifully presented and easy to read. I recommend it to anyone who has an interest in plants and their evolution with people.
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1.0 out of 5 stars No Bouquets Here, 17 Jan 2005
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Having loved the Flora Britannica book that came out a few years back, I was excited at the thought of a book entirely devoted to Scotland that would be able to explore scottish flora in greater depth. I was rather disappointed to find too much emphasis is given to the present day and to people, at the expense of the plants, rather than a complementary balance being struck. It's as if the confidence wasn't there to really go in depth into the subject, and the whole effect is of a high quality school study book rather than a glorious reference book that really cares about the subject it sets out to cover. There's such a book waiting to be written, but this isn't it. Sorry!
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