Bamboo is the oldest, most remarkable resource on the planet, used for thousands of years to make a vast array of items - from basic necessities such as clothing and housing to more exotic and luxurious objects like acupuncture needles, sedan chairs and musical instruments. This practical and historical guide to the versatile and plentiful wood contains a series of chapters covering subjects as diverse as shelter, architecture, cultivation and 1000 things made of bamboo. It discusses the plant's biology and life cycle, offers tips on harvesting and planting and describes lore about this ancient wood. It argues that bamboo is an abundant resource that could replace many of the less sustainable materials now commonly used in our daily lives.
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Bamboo is the oldest, most remarkable resource on the planet, used for thousands of years to make a vast array of items - from basic necessities such as clothing and housing to more exotic and luxurious objects like acupuncture needles, sedan chairs and musical instruments. This practical and historical guide to the versatile and plentiful wood contains a series of chapters covering subjects as diverse as shelter, architecture, cultivation and 1000 things made of bamboo. It discusses the plant's biology and life cycle, offers tips on harvesting and planting and describes lore about this ancient wood. It argues that bamboo is an abundant resource that could replace many of the less sustainable materials now commonly used in our daily lives.
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
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Librería: Greener Books, London, Reino Unido
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Librería: booksonlinebrighton, Brighton, Reino Unido
Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Illustrated card covers (Paperback) 275 x 210 mm approx. [x] + 332 pp + 6 source of illustrations and index. 350 illustrations - per info. rear cover- predominately line drawings. Double columnar text pages. First Edition 1996. A comprehensive guide to this remarkable plant, its uses and its history. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition. Near Fine (Covers - very mild general shelf wear and soiling, publisher price sticker to rear £14.95. Contents clean with no previous owner name or insc. No other notable defects). Nº de ref. del artículo: 136012
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Librería: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Reino Unido
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