Botanical Curses and Poisons: The Shadow-Lives of Plants by Fen Inkwright Hardco

Description: Botanical Curses and Poisons by Fen Inkwright Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Poison has caused some of historys most dramatic deaths - yet a fine line separates healing from killing: the difference lies in the dosage! Folklorist Fez Inkwright returns to the archives to reveal fascinating stories behind a variety of lethal plants, witching herbs, and funghi. Publisher Description If you drink much from a bottle marked poison, it is almost certain to disagree with you, sooner or later. - Lewis Carroll, Alice in WonderlandDiscover the folklore and history of our most toxic plants through this beautifully produced, gorgeously illustrated compendium - a captivating coffee table book for enthusiasts of witchcraft books and botanical knowledge alike.In both history and fiction, some of the most dramatic, notorious deaths have been through poisonings. Concealed and deliberate, its a crime that requires advance planning and that for many centuries could go virtually undetected. And yet there is a fine line between healing and killing: the difference lies only in the dosage! In Botanical Curses and Poisons, Fez Inkwright, a knowledgeable kitchen witch, returns to folkloric and historical archives to reveal the fascinating, untold stories behind a variety of lethal plants, witching herbs, and fungi.Going from A to Z, she covers everything from apple (think of the poisoned fruit in Snow White) and the hallucinogenic angels trumpet to laurel, which emits toxic fumes, to oleander (a deadly ornamental shrub), with each plant beautifully illustrated by the author herself, making it a spellbinding spell book and a feast for the eyes.This enthralling treasury is packed with insight, lore and the revealed mysteries of everyday flora - including the prevalence of poisoning in ancient Rome, its use in religion and magic, and common antidotes - making this the perfect addition to the library of gardeners, writers, folklorists, witches and scientists alike. Whether you seek knowledge of plant books or a comprehensive plant encyclopedia, this poisonous plants book is a must-have addition to your collection, delving into curses, chemistry, and the captivating world of botanical witchcraft books. Author Biography Fez Inkwright is an author and illustrator with a passion and knowledge of botany, nature, primitive religions, and folklore. She has produced work for childrens books, cartomancy decks, hand-drawn maps, and designed tattoos. She lives in Bristol, England. Details ISBN 1454956712 ISBN-13 9781454956716 Title Botanical Curses and Poisons Author Fen Inkwright Format Hardcover Year 2021 Pages 224 Publisher Union Square & Co. GE_Item_ID:159247004; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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