Ginseng, the Divine Root: The Curious History of the Plant That Captivated the World by David A. Taylor

Ginseng, the Divine Root: The Curious History of the Plant That Captivated the World

David A. Taylor

304 pages • first pub 2006 (view editions)

nonfiction history nature science informative slow-paced
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The story behind ginseng is as remarkable as the root itself. Prized for its legendary curative powers, ginseng launched the rise to power of China's last great dynasty; inspired battles between France and England; and sparked a boom in Minnesota ...

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