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Image of Nardus (nard grass, page R5v) from Charles de l'Ecluse, Exoticorum libri decem (Ten books of exotica: the history and uses of animals, plants, aromatics and other natural products from distant lands). With mythological figures, including Minerva, Atlas and Pomona(?), lions, dolphins and a peacock, and extensive illustrations in the text. Charles de l'Ecluse (or Carolus Clusius, 1526-1609) trained as a doctor but is famous for his work as a botanist, including the creation of one of the first botanical gardens at Leiden, and for his observations on the "breaking" of tulips which led to Dutch tulip mania in the mid 16th century. ten books of exotica was his last work This Liverpool copy (SPEC L20.6/OS) was owned by Ernst Ferdinand Nolte, MD (1791-1875), the German botanist, and has his signature and bookplate. Images from Special Collections & Archives, the University of Liverpool. |
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| Author | University of Liverpool Faculty of Health & Life Sciences from Liverpool, United Kingdom |
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