Author: Simmonds, P. L. (Peter Lund)
Synopsis:
In 'The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom', author Peter Lund Simmonds takes readers on a captivating journey through the vast world of plants and trees, revealing their incredible uses and significance to mankind. This practical treatise and handbook of reference explores the cultivation, preparation for shipment, and commercial value of various substances obtained from trees and plants, particularly in tropical and sub-tropical regions. Simmonds delves into the intricate relationship between these natural resources and the arts, manufactures, and everyday life, making this book an indispensable guide for colonists, manufacturers, merchants, and consumers alike.
Genres: Non-fiction, Reference, Agriculture
Themes: Botany, Economic significance of plants, Industrial applications, Global trade, Sustainable agriculture
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