Johnsons new version was illustrated with a set of 2,766 blocks, previously used in the botanical books published by plantin. A massive tome of some 1630 pages, the herball, or generall historie of plantes was first published in 157. Gerard, john, 15451612 the herball or generall historie of plantes 1633. A valuable contribution to botany & to the art of the printed book. Gerards herball, or generall historie of plantes environment. The herball or generall historie of plantes gathered by john gerarde of london master in chirurgerie. Ecce dedi vobis omnes herbas sementantes semen, quæ sunt. Throughout the book, a number of illustrations have been coloured, but most are uncoloured. John gerarde the herball, or, generall historie of plantes 157 book. The complete 1633 edition as revised and enlarged by thomas johnson calla editions.
John gerarde the herball, or, generall historie of plantes. The herball, or generall historie of plantes rare book history. Armorial bearings and dedication in the herball wellcome l0000060ea. Gerards herball or, generall historie of plantes by. Gathered by john gerarde of london, master in chirurgerie, very much enlarged and amended by thomas johnson, citizen and apothecarye of london.
The herball, or, generall historie of plantes 157 edition. View the herball or generall historie of plants, book, london. The herball, or generall historie of plantes by gerard. Virtually a translation of rembert dodoens stirpium historiae pemptades sex first published in 1583 made by a member of the london college of physicians, robert priest, who died before it was printed. To conclude this point, the example of solomon is before the rest, and greater, whose wisdome and knowledge was such, that he was able to set out the nature of all plants from the highest cedar to the lowest mosse. This book is a copy of the 1636 edition, and contains over 800 species of plants and more than 2,500 woodcuts. Gerards herball or, generall historie of plantes gerard, john on. It became the most prevalent botany book in english in the 17th century.
An interesting note regarding the title, chirurgerie is an archaic word for surgery, indicating that gerard was a master surgeon. John gerard & thomas johnson the herball or generall. John gerards the herball, or generall historie of plantes 1633. While studying in london, he became interested in plants and began a garden near. John gerard was born in 1545 and originally trained as. And a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Gerards herball or generall historie of plantes pdf. This book is a copy of the 1636 edition, and contains over 800 species of plants and. The herball, or generall historie of plantes john gerard. Media in category the herball or generall historie of plantes the following 5 files are in this category, out of 5 total.
Gerard the herball or generall history of plantes first edition. Essentially, a gigantic plant catalogue, it documented more than 1,000. Digitized content includes the cover, title page and select woodcuts. The lavishly illustrated title page is engraved by john payne. If so, back in the 1600s, you might have been thankful for this book, the herball or a general historie of plants by john gerard commonly known as gerards.
Half of the text was dedicated to plants found by gerard growing wild in the english. The herball or generall history of plantes abebooks. The herball or generall historie of plantes gathered by john gerarde of london, master in chirvrgerie. First published in 157, it was the most widely circulated botany book in english in the 17th century. 25g4light red byzantine lily plants and herbs light red. Gathered by john gerarde of london master in chirvrgerie. Gerard published several books on the cultivation of plants in england, but it is his the herball or, generall historie of plants gathered by john gerarde of. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. The manuscript came into the hands of gerard, who issued the work as his own. Gathered by iohn gerarde of london master in chirurgerie very much enlarged and. The herball, or generall historie of plantes von gerard.
The herball, or generall historie of plantes very much. Died february 1612, london, english herbalist, author of the herball, or generall historie of plantes 157 in 1562 gerard went to london to become an apprentice to a barbersurgeon and, after seven years, was granted permission to establish his own practice. His 1,484page illustrated herball, or generall historie of plantes, first published in 157, became the most prevalent botany book in english in the 17th century. When you buy books using these links the internet archive may earn a small commission. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for john gerard the herball, or, generall historie of plantes 1633 book. John gerard 15451612 the herball, or, generall historie. The herball, or generall historie of plantes very much enlarged and amended. Posted by crrs on 2012 categorized as featured rare book.
Western manuscripts and early printed books the herball or generall historie of plantes gerard, john, 15451612 157 jpg. 15451612 was an english botanist with a large herbal garden in london. Gerard the herball or generall history of plantes abebooks. London printed by adam islip, ioice norton and richard whitakers anno 1633. The thousands of charming woodcuts are both large and detailed, and represent an incredible body of work. The herball, or generall historie of plantes rare book. The herball, or, generall historie of plantes by john gerarde. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so. 2 handcolored printed leaves from the herball or generall historie of plantes. In this revised form, the book was still being used in botany classes as late as the end of the 18th.
Title page 156117 text 156118 text 15611 text 156120 text 156121. Established in 16, peter harrington is one of the leading rare book firms in the world. Gerards herball or, generall historie of plantes ebook. The herball or generall historie of plantes, first edition, john norton, 157. The herball or generall historie of plantes ebook written by john gerard. Gerards herball or, generall historie of plantes on apple.
The herball or generall historie of plantes gathered by. Plants not in the video white single strand grass during winterif you know of other plants on featured in this video, please comment and ill add. His herball, or generall historie of plantes, was first published in 157. John gerard, the herball or generall historie of plantes london, 1633, p. One of the most interesting texts of the seventeenth century is john gerards herball, or gererall historie of plantes, a fairly well known botanical text.
Herball or generall historie of plantes, the john gerard. Herball, or generall historie of plantes was often thought to be an english translation of dodoens stirpium. The university of mary washington is lucky to own a second edition copy of this massive text, which is in excellent condition and provides an example of printing in the seventeenth century. John gerard was an english herbalist, whose most famous work was entitled the herball or generall historie of plantes.
The herball, or, generall historie of plantes science history. The herball, or, generall historie of plantes plant. His work soon became one of the most widely circulated botany books in english during the seventeenth century. The herball or generall historie of plantes ubc library. Although it is as gerards herbal that it became universally known thomas johnsons role in correcting and supplementing gerards original book cannot be. Complete pdfversion of this book medium resolution. This is the revised edition of 127 when the book was rearranged so as to form a garden calendar, the plants being grouped according to the time of their flowering or especial appeal. Very much enlarged and amended by thomas johnson citizen and apothecarye of london.
Gerards herball or, generall historie of plantes paperback. Rare books botany more rare books from charles agvent herbal the herball or generall historie of plantes. I highly recommend this book to a collector or learner in the herbal field. Gerards book was conceived primarily as a herbal, based on the pattern laid down by earlier sixteenthcentury herbals by brunfels and fuchs. John gerard the herball, or, generall historie of plantes plant species, book. Adam islip, joice norton and richard whitakers, 1636. The herball or generall historie of plantes by john gerard. Foot of second leaf recto with owner signature of michael coxe dated 174, verso with pencilled notation this was michael coxes book from whose illegible. Search for rare & antiquarian books, autographs, ephemera. Proteus generall historie of plantes trophy tips youtube. The herball, or, generall historie of plantes science. Towards the advancement of the knowledge of plants in england, and in his herball he described. John gerard 15451612 the herball, or, generall historie of plantes this is the most famous of british herbals, first published in 157 with text and illustrations.
Except for the additions of several plants from his. The herball, or, generall historie of plantes biodiversity. John gerard the herball, or, generall historie of plantes 1633book. The biodiversity heritage library works collaboratively to make biodiversity literature openly available to the world as part of a global biodiversity community. John gerards the herball, or generall historie of plantes. Printed for adam islip, joice norton, and richard whitakers, 1636. Engraved title by john payne, over 2700 woodcut illustrations in text, ornaments and initials. Search by isbn, title, author, publisher, subject, etc. Also included an extensive commentary with anecdotes on the folklore surrounding certain plant species. In this revised form, the book was still being used in botany classes as late as the end of the 18th century. Edmund bollifant for bonham norton and john norton, 157.
If so, back in the 1600s, you might have been thankful for this book, the herball or a general historie of plants by john gerard commonly known as gerards herbal. The herbal or general history of plants by john gerard. John gerard the herball, or, generall historie of plantes. Info compiled by gerard from works by turner, rembert dodoens, iacobus theodorus, pena and lobel, this english botanical book includes numerous woodcuts of plants.
The herball or generall historie of plantes gathered by john. John gerardthe herball or generall historie of plantes. Very much enlarged and amended by thomas iohnson citizen and apothecarye of london. John gerard the herball or generall historie of plantes. If you are generating a pdf of a journal article or book chapter, please feel free to enter the title and. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the herball or generall historie of plantes. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for john gerard the herball, or, generall historie of plantes 1633book. Details the herball, or, generall historie of plantes. Herball, or generall historie of plantes was often thought to. First published in 157 and amended and enlarged in subsequent years, the book sets out the many practical uses particularly medical of numerous plants. Rare books & special collections strong room collection sre 580.
This book has a wealth of info and is very informative for plant knowledge. He was the author of a 1,484page illustrated herball, or generall historie of plantes, first published in 157. The herball or generall history of plantes by gerard. John gerard 15451612 the herball, or, generall historie of plantes. Gathered by iohn gerarde of london master in chirvrgerie.
The herball or generall historie of plantesvery much. London, adam islip, joice norton, and richard whitakers, 1633. The herball or generall historie of plants, book, london, wellcome l0060528. John gerard english herbalist and author britannica. The second book containing the description, place, time, names, nature, and vertues of all sorts of herbes, for meat, medicine, or sweetsmelling use.
The herball or general historie of plantes was first written by john gerrard and published in 157. Inspire a love of reading with amazon book box for kids discover. Compiled by gerard from works by turner, rembert dodoens, iacobus theodorus, pena and lobel, this english botanical book includes numerous woodcuts. Gerards herball or, generall historie of plantes by john. Gerard, john, 15451612 dodoens, rembert, 15171585 priest, robert, ca. Welsh names of plants, sent me by master robert dauyes of. All prices are including free shipping via airmail. The herball or generall historie of plants, book, london. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features.
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