ISBN: 9780486411309

"I love that this book is the real deal. A truly unique and informative read.". Th was translated into English in 1939 by William Gates. . Aztec Herbal : The Classic Codex of 1552, Paperb… Altro …

"I love that this book is the real deal. A truly unique and informative read.". Th was translated into English in 1939 by William Gates. . Aztec Herbal : The Classic Codex of 1552, Paperback by Gates, William (TRN); Byland, Bruce (INT), ISBN 0486411303, ISBN-13 9780486411309, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US<div><p>"I love that this book is the real deal. A truly unique and informative read." &#8212; Texas Kitchen and Garden and More<br>Originally written in the Aztec language, Nahuatl, in 1552, this classic codex was the first herbal and medical text compiled in the New World. The author of this extraordinarily rare and valuable document was Mart&#237;n de la Cruz, an Aztec physician, whose work was subsequently translated into Latin by an Aztec nobleman, Juan Badiano.<br>Th was translated into English in 1939 by William Gates. In these pages are centuries-old Aztec remedies for boils, hair loss, cataracts, insomnia, sore throats, hiccups, gout, lesions, wounds, joint diseases, tumors, and scores of other ailments. Over 180 black-and-white figures of the plants augment the text, along with 38 full color illustrations made specially for the Gates edition. Additional supplements include an introduction to the Mexican botanical system, an analytical index of the plants, and a new Introduction by anthropologist Bruce Byland of the City University of New York.<br>Remarkable for its scope, detail, careful observation, and accurate description, An <i>Aztec Herbal</i> stands as a magnificent example of the impressive medical knowledge of indigenous peoples. This handsome and inexpensive edition of a long-unavailable work promises to engender a new appreciation of the skill and inventiveness of Aztec medical practices in particular and of Native American science in general.</p></div><p></p> Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], Book Title: Aztec Herbal : The Classic Codex of 1552, UPC: 0800759411306, EAN: 9780486411309, Publication Year: 2000, Series: Native American Ser. Type: Textbook, Format: Trade Paperback, Language: English, Publication Name: Aztec Herbal : the Classic Codex of 1552, Item Length: 8.2in, Item Width: 5.6in, Item Weight: 9.6 Oz, Number of Pages: 192 Pages, Dover Publications, Incorporated<

2000, ISBN: 0486411303

[EAN: 9780486411309], Near Fine, [PU: Dover Publications, Mineola, NY, USA], AZTECS -- ETHNOBOTANY. MATERIA MEDICA EARLY WORKS TO 1800. ETHNOBOTANY MEXICO. MEDICA, VEGETABLE MEDICINAL PLA… Altro …

[EAN: 9780486411309], Near Fine, [PU: Dover Publications, Mineola, NY, USA], AZTECS -- ETHNOBOTANY. MATERIA MEDICA EARLY WORKS TO 1800. ETHNOBOTANY MEXICO. MEDICA, VEGETABLE MEDICINAL PLANTS GATES, WILLIAM, 1863-1940 LIBELLUS DE MEDICINALIBUS INDORUM HERBIS. NOISBN, Social Science|Anthropology|Cultural, Social Science|Ethnic Studies|Hispanic American Studies, Health & Fitness|Herbal Medications, Health & Fitness|Alternative Therapies, xliv, 144pp. Botanical illustrations. Illustrated wrapper is clean and without wear. Binding square and not creased. Octavo. Originally published as The De la Cruz-Badiano Aztec herbal of 1552. Baltimore : Maya Society, 1939, in series: Publication / Maya Society; no. 23. Translation and commentary by William Gates, with an Introduction by Bruce Byland, Books<

2000, ISBN: 9780486411309

Trade paperback, Fine., Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 192 p. Contains: Illustrations. Native American. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14… Altro …

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