Carolyn Fry Livres

"The world's oceans cover just over 70.8 per cent of the Earth's surface, and yet we know more about the moon then what lies beneath these dark waters. As early as 5000 BC, efforts have been made to map these oceans, establish trade routes and discover new lands. In more recent years, this energy has focused downwards, into the ocean's inky depths and shadowy seabeds. Award winning writer Carolyn Fry explores all of the above, narrating centuries of maritime exploration - from James Cook to James Cameron - and the fascinating discoveries have helped to map the world."--Publisher

The Plant Hunters tells the story of our fascination with plants and the discovery of new species. From ancient times, when Alexander the Great included naturalists in his entourage, this intriguing story moves across the world, as plants such as coconut trees, roses and numerous fruits and vegetables were introduced from one country to another.

Kew's Global Kitchen Cookbook is a visual celebration of the amazing variety of edible plants and how we can use them. Includes 101 recipes featuring plants from around the world, with a further section on the herbs of Europe and the Mediterranean and spices from the East.

Ideal for those passionate about gardening, botanical art, or the study of botany and natural history, this book serves as an excellent resource. It offers insights and inspiration tailored to enthusiasts and students alike, making it a thoughtful gift for anyone interested in the beauty and intricacies of plants.

Science and nature writer Carolyn Fry explains all you need to know about trees in ten compelling essays for people short on time

Im 15. und 16. Jahrhundert brachten die großen Entdecker Christoph Kolumbus und Vasco da Gama von ihren Entdeckungsfahrten gänzlich unbekannte Pflanzen und Gewürze mit nach Europa. Damit begann der Siegeszug so exotischer Gewächse wie Tulpen, Orchideen, Pfeffer oder Zimt in unseren Breitengraden. Der liebevoll ausgestattete Band „Pflanzenschätze“ erzählt die faszinierende Geschichte von den Anfängen des Pflanzen- und Gewürzimports und von der Begeisterung der Europäer für die neuartigen Güter. Diese ließ den Handel mit den exotischen Naturgütern bald zu einem lohnenden Geschäft werden und brachte den neuen Berufsstand des professionellen Pflanzenjägers hervor. Carolyn Fry porträtiert die faszinierendsten Köpfe dieser Zunft sowie zahlreiche andere, die ihr Leben der Entdeckung, Sammlung, Archivierung und Bewahrung der Pflanzenschätze widmeten.