Gerard's Herbal, or The Generall Historie of Plantes, is the fourth gathering in 400 years, in a line of descent from the original folio, the 1633 edition enlarged & amended by Thomas Johnson, and the 1927 Marcus Woodward version. The Velluminous Press edition spans 428 pages containing 300 separate plant entries and 323 illustrations taken from the original woodcuts. Gerard's Herbal is a timeless treasure trove of botany, medicine, gardening, textiles, cookery and travel.

En la efervescente Nueva York, Alina "Aly" Stanković, heredera de una cultura serbia-romaní, y Alejandro Garza, un mexicano noble y próspero, hallan un amor que trasciende el tiempo y la tradición. Su historia fluye desde el bullicio neoyorquino hasta la paz de una hacienda en México, donde la sabiduría ancestral y los lazos familiares desafían antiguos rencores. Con el telón de fondo de vendettas y protectores celestiales, Aly y Alejandro tejen un destino común, en una narrativa que celeb...

"The Old Riddle and the Newest Answer" by John Gerard is a thought-provoking exploration of timeless questions that have perplexed humanity for centuries. Gerard delves into philosophical inquiries, weaving together historical context and contemporary perspectives. The book challenges readers to reflect on their beliefs and the nature of existence, encouraging a dialogue between the old and the new. Through engaging narratives and insightful analysis, Gerard invites us to reconsider the an...

"What was the Gunpowder Plot? The Traditional Story Tested by Original Evidence" by John Gerard delves into the infamous conspiracy of 1605, where a group of English Catholics, including Guy Fawkes, attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Gerard meticulously examines historical documents and accounts to challenge the conventional narrative surrounding the plot. He argues that the motivations and implications of the plot have often been oversimplified, revealing a more complex interp...

Jesuit priest John Gerard (15641637) hid from English authorities for eight years before his eventual capture and torture in the Tower of London. Risking everything to preserve Catholicism in Tudor England, Gerard moved from house to house, converting many people and evading capture by mere seconds. Following a hair’s-breadth escape from the Tower to the Continent, he survived to tell his tale and pass on his experience to future missionaries and martyrs in The Autobiography of a Hunted Pr...

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Britain’s most famous history of plants, Gerard’s Herball, features hundreds of flora and fauna alongside many beautiful illustrations.First published in 1597, John Gerard’s history of plants was originally almost 1,500 pages and included many wild plants that had never been put into print before. The many illustrations in this wonderful volume bring the ancient herbs and plants to life.This volume is divided into several sections:

Fr. John Gerard (1564 – 1637) was an English Jesuit priest who operated covertly in England during the Elizabethan era, during which the Catholic Church was subject to persecution. Gerard notably not only successfully hid from the English authorities for eight years before his capture but also endured extensive torture, escaped from the Tower of London, recovered and continued with his covert mission. After his escape to the Continent, he was instructed by his Jesuit superiors to write a b...

In "The Condition of Catholics Under James I," John Gerard delves into the complex social, political, and religious landscape of early 17th-century England, focusing on the challenges faced by Catholic communities during the reign of King James I. Utilizing a narrative style that juxtaposes rigorous historical analysis with personal anecdotes, Gerard vividly captures the precarious existence of Catholics who navigated a Protestant-dominated society. The book is steeped in historical contex...

In "The Old Riddle and the Newest Answer," John Gerard deftly navigates the intricate interplay between traditional philosophical inquiries and contemporary existential dilemmas. This thought-provoking work employs a blend of poetic prose and analytical discourse, reflecting Gerard's keen insight into the ongoing dialogue between past and present philosophical thought. Set against a backdrop of historical and modern existential concerns, the book challenges readers to confront age-old ques...

In "What was the Gunpowder Plot? The Traditional Story Tested by Original Evidence," John Gerard meticulously excavates the historical narrative surrounding one of England's most infamous conspiracies. Utilizing a wealth of primary sources, Gerard adopts a critical and analytical approach, challenging the entrenched narratives that have permeated popular and academic discourse for centuries. The book's literary style is both engaging and scholarly, employing a clear, methodical tone that g...

Truth is stranger than fiction. And nowhere in literature is it so apparent as in this classic work, the Autobiography of a Hunted Priest. This autobiography of a Jesuit priest in Elizabethan England is a most remarkable document and John Gerard, its author, a most remarkable priest in a time when to be a Catholic in England courted imprisonment and torture; to be a priest was treason by act of Parliament.Smuggled into England after his ordination and dumped on a Norfolk beach at n...