Garden of Malabar, Vol. 2 (Hortus Indicus Malabaricus)

Journey into the lush, untamed landscape of 17th-century Malabar through a landmark of botanical history that bridges European science and Indian traditional knowledge. Discover how Hendrik van Rheede and his team cataloged 740 species, uncovering potent medicinal antidotes and redefining the way the Western world classified the natural wonders of the East.