The Ambonese Herbal : Volumes 1-6

For over five decades, 17th-century naturalist Georgius Everhardus Rumphius meticulously documented the flora of Ambon Island and its archipelago, creating an unparalleled cultural and scientific treasure. The Ambonese Herbal is a comprehensive reference featuring over 800 original illustrations and detailed descriptions of more than 2,000 plants, their habitats, and their economic and medicinal applications. With native plant names recorded in multiple languages, including Malay, Latin, Dutch, and Ambonese, this monumental work remains invaluable to botanists, ethnobotanists, anthropologists, and historians. E. M. Beekman’s insightful introduction and annotations further highlight the Herbal’s enduring significance in tropical botanical literature.