The Anatomy of Vegetables Begun

Book excerpt: "The Anatomy of Vegetables Begun: With a General Account of Vegetation founded thereon" by Nehemiah Grew may seem like a purely educational text, but it's a surprisingly fascinating read for anyone who has ever found themselves interested in gardening in the slightest. Written in the 17th century, the book gives a surprisingly accurate overview of botany and what goes into growing vegetables that could even be found useful by modern readers.