The Mexican Treasury: The Writings of Dr. Francisco Hernández

By Francisco Hernández

This volume consists of a selection of English translations from the writings of Dr. Francisco Hern ndez (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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0804739633
• ISBN13: 9780804739634
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Stanford University Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.5" x 11.0"