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""Leaves From Gerard's Herball"" is a book written by Marcus Woodward that provides a glimpse into the world of herbalism during the 16th century. The book is a collection of illustrations and descriptions of various plants that were commonly used for medicinal purposes during that time period. The original Herball was written by John Gerard, a renowned herbalist and botanist, and published in 1597. Woodward's book features selected pages from the original Herball, which have been reproduced and annotated to provide modern readers with a better understanding of the plants and their uses. In addition to the illustrations and descriptions, the book also includes a brief history of herbalism and an introduction to John Gerard and his work. Overall, ""Leaves From Gerard's Herball"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of herbal medicine during the Renaissance era and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine or botany.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.