Description
Book SynopsisThis volume consists of a selection of English translations from the writings of Dr. Francisco Hernández (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.
Trade Review"The primary voice of the book is that of Dr. Hernandez himself. He is a prolific writer. . . . The translators have made all of this easily readable and provide abundant footnoted documentation." --
Southeastern Naturalist"
The Mexican Treasury provides English translations of the major texts of botany and natural history that assimilated, and in many ways transformed, knowledge originally gleaned from Hernandez, with extracts from De Laet, Nieremberg, Lovell, Stubbe, Sloane, Ray and Salmon. One can readily use these extracts as student assignments for comparing approaches to New World plants such as chilli, cacao and corn." --
Renaissance QuarterlyTable of ContentsList of illustrations Preface and acknowledgments Abbreviations A note on texts and translations Chronology of the texts of Francisco Hernandez Introduction 1. Mexico, 1571-1615 2. The Low Countries, 1630-1648 3. Italy, c.1580-1651 4. England, 1659-1825 5. Spain, 1790 Appendix Glossary Index.
