The History of the World in 100 Plants

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It might even save ourselves. This is a much needed book that re-establishes Darwin as a pioneering botanist, whose close observations of plants were crucial to his theories of evolution. In short, he charts the close relationship between humans and animals, finding examples from around the planet that bring the story of life on earth vividly to life, with great insight and understanding. We are not alone in the countryside. We are not alone in cities. Sun: 10am-6pm We are not alone on the planet. Hardback 216 pages A species of flea came close to destroying human civilisation in Europe, while the slaughter of a species of bovines was used to create one civilisation and destroy another.