The Calendar Plant Of China, The Cosmic Tree, And The Date Palm Of Babylonia (1890) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165066971)

""The Calendar Plant of China, the Cosmic Tree, and the Date Palm of Babylonia"" is a scholarly work by Terrien de Lacouperie, originally published in 1890. The book explores the significance of three plants in ancient Chinese and Babylonian cultures: the bamboo, the cosmic tree, and the date palm. Through extensive research and analysis of historical texts, Lacouperie delves into the symbolism and mythology surrounding these plants, as well as their practical uses in agriculture and medicine. The book also examines the role of these plants in the development of calendars and timekeeping systems in these ancient cultures. This work is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of ancient history, mythology, and botany.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: Terrien De Lacouperie
ISBN-10: 1165066971
ISBN-13: 9781165066971
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 28
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.07d