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Slavery was at the heart of the Souths agrarian economy before and during the Civil War. Agriculture provided products essential to the war effort, from dietary rations to antimalarial drugs to raw materials for military uniforms and engineering. Drawing on a range of primary sources, this history examines the botany and ethnobotany of Americas defining conflict. The author describes the diverse roles of cash crops, herbal medicine, subsistence agriculture and the diet and cookery of enslaved people. Judith Sumner is a botanist and author with particular interest in the historical uses of plants. She is a frequent lecturer for audiences of all kinds and has taught for many years at colleges and botanical gardens. She lives in Worcester, Massachusetts. Book specifications: Author: Judith Sumner Cover type: Paperback Publishing Year: 2022 Publishing Month: 11 Pages: 201 Language: English Publisher: McFarland Company Weight: 376 g Dimensions: 20 x 260 x 180
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