Mexican Treasury

Editeur: Stanford University Press
This volume consists of a selection of English translations from the writings of Dr. Francisco Hernandez (1515-87). One of Spain's leading physicians and naturalists, he is now best remembered for his monumental work The Natural History of New Spain, whose descriptions of over 3,000 plants unknown to Europe have been used for centuries by scientists, physicians, and natural philosophers.

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This volume consists of a selection of English translations from the writings of Dr. Francisco Hernandez (1515-87). One of Spain's leading physicians and naturalists, he is now best remembered for his monumental work The Natural History of New Spain, whose descriptions of over 3,000 plants unknown to Europe have been used for centuries by scientists, physicians, and natural philosophers.
ISBN / EAN 9780804739634
Editeur Stanford University Press