The Mexican Treasury: The Writings of Dr. Francisco Hernández

by Francisco Hernández

This volume consists of a selection of English translations from the extensive writings of Dr. Francisco Hern ndez (1515-87). Celebrated in his own day as one of Spain's leading physicians and naturalists, he is now best remembered for his monumental work on the native plants and materia medica of central Mexico.

Sent to New Spain in 1570 by King Philip II to research and describe the natural history of the region, to assess the medical...

• 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"