Description
| Product ID: | 9781842467176 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Plants of the Quran |
| Subtitle: | History & Culture |
| Authors: | Author: Shahina A. Ghazanfar, Sue Wickison |
| Page Count: | 208 |
| Subjects: | Botanical art, Botanical art, The Koran (Qur’an), Trees, wildflowers and plants: general interest, The Koran, Trees, wildflowers & plants |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating This stunning book brings the plants of the Qur’an to life. Combining art and science, the plants are beautifully portrayed by artist Sue Wickison, and their fascinating stories revealed by botanist Shahina Ghazanfar. Dr Shirley Sherwood OBE. •First book to explore and highlight the history of the plants mentioned in the Qur’an•First book to showcase an illustrated collection of Quranic plants •Features familiar food plants including ginger, garlic, dates, pomegranate, olives•Historical and cultural significance of the 30 most featured plants from the Qur’an•Text written by Kew expert Shahina A. Ghazanfar•Extensive research has led to new findings about Quranic plants•Stunning botanical illustrations by artist Sue Wickison•Beautiful and fascinating celebration of Middle Eastern plants |
| Imprint Name: | Kew Publishing |
| Publisher Name: | Royal Botanic Gardens |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-10-01 |
