Title
Nürnbergische Hesperides, oder, Gründliche Beschreibung der edlen Citronat- Citronen- und Pomeranzen-Frücht
Reference Number
SB369.V91708
Creator
Date
c. 1708
Format
Publisher
Description
Full title: Nürnbergische Hesperides, oder, Gründliche Beschreibung der edlen Citronat- Citronen- und Pomeranzen-Früchte : , wie solche in selbiger und benachbarten Gegend, recht mögen eingesetzt, gewartet, erhalten und fortgebracht werden, samt einer Ausführlichen Erzehlung der meisten Sorten, welche theils zu Nürnberg würcklich gewachsen, theils von verschiedenen fremden Orten dahin gebracht worden, auf das accurateste in Kupffer gestochen, in vier Theile eingetheilet und mit nützlichen Anmerckungen erkläret. Beneben der Flora, oder curiosen Vorstellung verschiedener raren Blumen ...
The copperplate engravings in these two volumes depict lemons and other exotic flora that seem to hover over the gardens and palaces of wealthy 18th century Europeans. Each illustration also bears the popular name of the fruit and the family that cultivated it. The book title reveals the European regard for Greek classical literature and Volkamer's attempt to glorify this publication through its classical reference. In Greek mythology the Hesperides were nymphs who lived in a beautiful garden and protected the golden apples.
The copperplate engravings in these two volumes depict lemons and other exotic flora that seem to hover over the gardens and palaces of wealthy 18th century Europeans. Each illustration also bears the popular name of the fruit and the family that cultivated it. The book title reveals the European regard for Greek classical literature and Volkamer's attempt to glorify this publication through its classical reference. In Greek mythology the Hesperides were nymphs who lived in a beautiful garden and protected the golden apples.
Extent (Pages, Duration, Dimensions)
2 volumes
Is Part Of
Rare Book Collection, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Library
Page Location
132