Curious Stories of Canadian Plants - Volume 1

Alain Asselin, Jacques Cayouette and Jacques Mathieu set out to discover the origin of mysterious plants and recount the curious and astonishing history of their uses, both in America and in Europe.

In 1534, Jacques Cartier described the use of corn, tobacco, and a mysterious plant, annedda, which was said to cure scurvy and syphilis. But what was this miraculous conifer? What use was fir resin made of in European churches? And what kind of rosary did Native Americans eat?

It is inspiring to note that many questions concerning the earliest observations of Canadian plants remain unanswered and still require research. This detailed, exciting, and eventful story is also rich in often overlooked scientific, cultural, and historical information.

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Alain Asselin, Jacques Cayouette and Jacques Mathieu set out to discover the origin of these plants and recount the curious and astonishing history of their uses, both in America and in Europe.

As always with Septentrion, the layout is meticulous, the iconographic research impeccable, and the overall presentation appealing. This book is the perfect complement to Brother Marie-Victorin's Laurentian Flora and serves as its historical counterpart. A reference work that will quickly become indispensable.

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Authors: Alain Asselin, Jacques Cayouette and Jacques Mathieu
Publisher: Septentrion (Quebec, Canada)
Publication date: 2014
Pages: 288
ISBN 9782894487976
Language: French