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English: Page from A curious herbal by Elizabeth Blackwell (circa 1700-1758) and printed for Samuel Harding, 1737-1739. This herbal was one of the earliest botanical books to be produced by a woman and contains 500 illustrations of medicinal plants and herbs. It was an instant success in the 1730s, and became an invaluable resource for doctors and apothecaries.
Find out more about Scottish women scientists at http://www.nls.uk/learning-zone/science-and-technology/women-scientists
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