A New Herball: Part I

Title: A New Herball: Part I
Description: William Turner, the naturalist, has been recognized by historians as the “father of English botany.” His volumes of A New Herball are revolutionary in their accessibility—recognized as one of the first botanical reference guides for physicians in English. These volumes gave the first clear, systematic survey of English plants, presented with woodcuts and detailed fieldnotes. Turner’s inclusion of the plants’ "uses and vertues" led to accusations among his contemporaries that he irresponsibly made medical information intended for physicians available to the general public. These editions include an introduction, facsimiles of Turner’s work, transcripts in Modern English, editors’ notes, indexes, and a glossary of now-obsolete words.
Contributor: Chapman, George T. L. [editor]; Tweddle, Marilyn N. [editor]; McCombie, Frank [index compiler]
Creator: Turner, William, -1568
Date: 1551 [original text published]; 1995 [facsimile published]
Format: 18.7cm x 31.4cm x 3cm
Identifier: q QK99 T954 (1551) 1995 pt.1
Publisher: Cambridge University Press (New York)
Type: Book
Original Format: Book
Tag: 16th-century texts; English artists; English printmakers; Facsimiles