The Triumph of Seeds

The Triumph of Seeds

How Grains, Nuts, Kernels, Pulses & Pips Conquered the Plant Kingdom and Shaped Human History
by Thor Hanson
History 13 min read ★★★★☆ 4.3 (40)
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About This Book

The Triumph of Seeds (2015) tells the amazing story of the influence of seeds. Find out how plants have managed to endure and evolve over the course of Earth’s long history and how they manipulated both man and animal into doing their bidding.

Who Should Read This?

  • Students of biology, ecology or agriculture
  • Botanists
  • Readers who love natural science or gardening

About the Author

Dr. Thor Hanson is a conservation biologist from the Pacific Northwest and an award-winning author. A Guggenheim Fellow, his other books include Feathers and The Impenetrable Forest.