Book of herbs. Roberts, Margaret

Jonathan Ball, 1983, 1st edition. 4to; original cream boards, lettered in dark green to spine; pictorial dustwrapper; pp. (xiv) + 159, incl. index; line drawings and full-colour artwork. Dustwrapper very good, with crinkles to laminate inside cover folds.; earlier owner's penned name, to front free endpaper, Very Good condition.

"The reader will be enchanted and amazed to discover the many and varied uses of plants such as sorrel and tumbleweed, dandelions or wisteria, while even the most common 'weed' growing unnoticed in the corner of the garden may be a sure cure for inflamed eyes or a bad chest cold. . There is an easy reference herb and ailment chart at the back of the book. For example, should you be suffering from rheumatism, severe bronchitis, nausea or painful corns, the chart will immediately point to the most effective remedy. Joan van Gogh's full colour illustrations are exquisitely detailed and botanically accurate to ensure instant identification of each herb and plant described in the book. Not only is MARGARET ROBERTS' BOOK OF HERBS a practical handbook, it is also highly entertaining, and an attractive addition to any bookshelf.".