An Illustration Of The Genus Cinchona: Comprising Descriptions Of All The Official Peruvian Barks (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432654993)

""An Illustration Of The Genus Cinchona: Comprising Descriptions Of All The Official Peruvian Barks"" is a book written by Alexander Von Humboldt. The book is a comprehensive guide to the genus Cinchona, which includes all the official Peruvian barks. The book provides detailed descriptions of each bark, including their physical characteristics, chemical composition, and medicinal properties. The book is illustrated with detailed drawings and diagrams, which make it easy to identify each bark. The book is an important resource for botanists, pharmacists, and anyone interested in the medicinal properties of plants. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine and the development of modern pharmacology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Alexander Von Humboldt,Charles J. Laubert,Hippolito Ruiz
ISBN-10: 1432654993
ISBN-13: 9781432654993
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2007
Pages: 196
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.42d