The Ambonese Herbal, Vol. 2 (Herbarium Amboinense)

Written in the wake of blindness and personal tragedy, Rumphius’s second volume is a masterpiece of early modern science that decodes the mysteries of the most coveted spice on earth: the Clove. Discover how the 'Indian Pliny' corrected centuries of historical error while revealing the intricate life cycle, cultivation secrets, and divine destiny of a tree that defined global trade.