The Herbalist by Benjamin Woolley
From the bestselling author of The Queens Conjuror, comes the story of Nicholas Culpeper legendary rebel, radical, Puritan, and author of the great Herbal. This is a powerful history of medicines first freedom fighter set in London during Britains age of revolution.‘This is a wonderful book – a delight to read, fast-moving, informed and passionate in its advocacyIt is a vivid and compelling portrait of the world turned upside down.’ Sir Roy Strong, Sunday Times
‘The research is superb – rich, detailed, and original – and the lives Benjamin Woolley describes are as passionate as the great events of the English Civil War around which they orbit.’ Adam Nicolson
‘Immensely readable…This book is more than a biography.’ Independent on Sunday
Benjamin Woolley is an award-winning writer and broadcaster. He is the author of the best-selling The Queen's Conjuror: The Life and Magic of Dr John Dee. His first book, Virtual Worlds was short-listed for the Rhone-Poulenc prize and has been translated into eight languages. His second, ‘The Bride of Science’, examined the life of Ada Lovelace, Lord Byron's daughter. He has written and presented documentaries for the BBC on subjects ranging from the fight for liberty during the English Civil War to the end of the Space Age. He has won the Arts Journalist of the Year award and an Emmy for his commentary for Discovery's 'Three Minutes to Impact'. He lives in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780007126583 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007126581 |
| Title | The Herbalist |
| Author | Benjamin Woolley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2005-02-07 |
| Number of pages | 432 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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