The Botany of Desire: A Plant'S-Eye View of the World

Seasoned garden writer Michael Pollan explores the histories of apples, tulips, potatoes, and marijuana, showing in the process how humanity and plants intersect and affect each other.

"[A] wry, informed pastoral." - (New Yorker, 7/11/01)

"Mr. Pollan shines a light on our own nature as well as on our implication in the natural world." - F. A. Benson (New York Times, 6/5/01)

"This is one heck of a read. Pollan's mix of thoughtful contemplation , sterling reportage, and shimmering prose adds up to one thing: a garden book one can truly call important." - Ulf Holm (Fine Gardening, 6/1/02)

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