Herbarium Diluvianum...

This beautiful and highly detailed collection of botanical illustrations offers a rare glimpse into the natural world as it was understood in the 18th century. Featuring over 700 hand-drawn and painted images of plants from around the world, it provides a fascinating insight into the art and science of botany at the time. Written by one of the foremost naturalists of his day, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of science and the natural world.
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