About this title: In the tradition of "Nathaniel's Nutmeg and "Tulipomania comes the epic story of an ancient, elusive herb with legendary curative powers that have enticed and mystified us for centuries. Prized for centuries by Chinese emperors, Native American healers, and black market smugglers, ginseng launched the rise to power of China's last great and ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill 2006
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781565124011ISBN:1565124014
Description: ISBN 9781565124011. Hardback. First Printing. Near Fine Condition book in a Near Fine Condition Dustjacket. Tight, bright, attractive copy with no markings to the book. As new condition. Copy One. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill 2006
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781565124011ISBN:1565124014
Description: ISBN 9781565124011. Hardback. First Printing. Near Fine Condition book in a Near Fine Condition Dustjacket. Tight, bright, attractive copy with no markings to the book. As new condition. Copy Two. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill 2006
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781565124011ISBN:1565124014
Description: ISBN 9781565124011. Hardback. First Printing. Near Fine Condition book in a Near Fine Condition Dustjacket. Tight, bright, attractive copy with no markings to the book. As new condition. Copy Two. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Date Published: 2006-05-18
ISBN-13:9781565124011ISBN:1565124014
Description: Very Good. ***WITHDRAWN LIBRARY COPY** * with customary stamps and stickers; No markings in text; Being sold on consignment for the library. Choose your shipping option based on the time you are able to wait for delivery. read more
Edition: First edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781565124011ISBN:1565124014
Description: Fine in fine dust jacket. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 308 p. Audience: General/trade. stated first edition, first printing, book is like new, dj has very minor shelf wear read more
Edition: First Edition, First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Algonquin Books, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781565124011ISBN:1565124014
Description: As New/As New. 5.75" x 8.75" Tall 1565124014 308 pages with index. Green and red board. The remarkable story behind ginseng. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hard Back
Publisher: Algonquin Books, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781565124011ISBN:1565124014
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. 5..5 x 8.5. BOT 020570 Very solid and clean hard cover, with a jacket also in excellent condition. read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781565124011ISBN:1565124014
Description: Bargain Price New Book. SubTitle/Content: The curious history of the plant that captivated the world [as valued for its properties for centuries all over the world. ] 2006, 308pp. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Algonquin Books,, North Carolina:
Date Published: 2006.
ISBN-13:9781565124011ISBN:1565124014
Description: Octavo, dustwrapper, 308 pp. WAS $48. The epic story of an ancient, elusive herb with legendary curative powers that have enticed and mystified us for centuries. Prized for centuries by Chinese emperors, Native American healers, and black market smugglers, Ginseng launched the rise to power of China's last great and influential dynasty; inspired battles between France and England; precipitated America's first trade with China; fostered the study of comparative anthropology; was collected and ... read more
Description: Taylor, David A. GINSENG, THE DIVINE ROOT. NY: Algonquin Books, c2006. First edition. 308pp, appendix, index. 8vo. New trade hardcover copy with d/w. read more
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