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The Wisdom of Nature: The Healing Powers and Symbolism of Plants and Animals in the Middle Ages
The Wisdom of Nature: The Healing Powers and Symbolism of Plants and Animals in the Middle Ages (Art & Design)
Werner Telesko,
Publisher: Prestel
ISBN: 379132585X   DDC: 615   Edition: Hardcover; 2001-10

Summary:

The Wisdom of Nature The Healing Powers and Symbolism of Plants and
Animals in the Middle Ages By Werner Telesko The medieval natural
world comes alive in this fascinating and beautifully illustrated
volume. In lavish, double - page spreads, illustrated with medieval
manuscript pages, The Wisdom of Nature discusses the symbolic
meanings and healing powers ascribed to a particular plant or animal.

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Dewey Class: 615 -- Pharmacology & theraputics

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Physical Description: 9.3"x10.5"x0.7"; 1.9 lb; 96 pages
Edition Info: Hardcover; 2001-10

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