Curious stories of Canadian plants 1670-1760 Volume 2

A traveling botanist describes a Canadian plant that has become a global pest; a climbing plant named Canada invades Europe; a surgeon poet enjoys maple water lemonade; wild Canadian cucurbits grown in Bavaria; the use and prices of Canadian drugs…
King's physicians, surgeons, apothecaries, agronomists, botanists, soldiers, administrators, entrepreneurs, missionaries and nuns became familiar with North American plants and their uses, often medicinal, inspired by Native American practices.
Continuing from the first volume, the authors cover the period of the French Regime through 29 popularized stories that highlight scholars and other figures working in New France and various European countries. An innovative and fascinating story.