THE GARDEN OF MALABAR

PART ONE,

CONCERNING VARIOUS KINDS OF

TREES

AND

POD-BEARING SHRUBS

Expressed in the characters and names of the Latin, Malabaric Malayalam, Arabic, and Brahman Konkani or Sanskrit languages,

With the addition of true-to-life drawings of the Flowers, Fruits, and Seeds in their natural size, and an accurate description of their colors and medicinal properties,

P R E P A R E D

By the most Noble and Generous Lord,

HENDRICK VAN RHEEDE TOT DRAAKESTEIN,

Lord of Mydrecht, formerly Governor of the Kingdom of Malabar, Extraordinary Senator of the Supreme Council of the Dutch East Indies, and now enrolled in the name of the Equestrian Order among the Illustrious and Most Powerful Lords of the Province of Utrecht,

AND

THEODOR JANSON VAN ALMELOVEEN, Doctor of Medicine.

Augmented with notes and illustrated with commentaries by

JOHANNES COMMELIN.

A circular printer's device or emblem. The central image depicts several figures in a rural landscape, including one climbing or working in a large tree and others gathering items on the ground. The border of the circle contains the motto: "Summer is not joyful for long, build your nests." original: "NON ÆSTAS EST LÆTA DIU, COMPONITE NIDOS." This is a proverb urging preparation for the future while resources are available.

Missouri Botanical Garden, 1893

AT AMSTERDAM.

At the expense of the Widow of JOHANNES van SOMEREN, the Heirs of JOHANNES van DYCK, and HENDRICK and the Widow of THEODOR BOOM,

In the year 1686. original: "CIƆ IƆC LXXXVI." using Roman numeral notation.