The European discovery of the Indian flora : The flora of the Indian subcontinent has stirred European curiosity and investigation for over two millennia. From pepper, a coveted commodity of the lucrative spice trade, to rhododendrons, orchids, and alpine flowers, cherished in innumerable British gardens and conservatories, Indian plants have
The new palgrave dictionary of money & finance: The first reference work ever to be awarded the Eccles Prize for Excellence in Economic Writing from Columbia Business School. Continuing in the tradition of The New Palgrave, this 3-volume set provides an unparalleled guide to modern money, banking and finance. In
The Passionate Art Of Kitagawa Utamaro – 2 Vols. Kitagawa Utamaro (?1754-1806) is the pivotal artist of the Ukiyo-e school. His sensuous and sharp-witted portrayal of women in all walks of life both celebrate and comment on those of the “Floating World”. Discovered early in his career, Utamaro was soon
The Prose Works Of William Wordsworth – 3 Vol. Set This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. The work is culturally important.
