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A Brief History of Thyme and Other Herbs

From the author of the New York Times Notable Book Mary Shelley comes this A-to-Z compendium of colorful and sometimes startling facts and lore on herbs that enhance cooking and health. Two-color line drawings.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 144 pages

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