An Aztec Herbal: The Classic Codex of 1552 Contributor(s): Gates, William (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0486411303 ISBN-13: 9780486411309 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2000 Annotation: Originally written in the Aztec language, this 16th-century codex was the first herbal and medical text compiled in the New World. It contains ancient remedies for myriad ailments -- boils, hair loss, cataracts, insomnia hiccoughs, and gout, to name a few. Analytical Index to Plants. New Introduction. Over 180 black-and-white and 38 color illustrations. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Herbal Medications - History | Native American - Nature | Reference |
Dewey: 615.321 |
LCCN: 00024254 |
Series: Native American (Paperback) |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.60 lbs) 192 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
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Publisher Description: I love that this book is the real deal. A truly unique and informative read. -- Texas Kitchen and Garden and More |