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B**N
Interesting enough to spark further research - - maybe
The second in the series of Pottermore's adaptation from the British Museum's exhibition A History of Magic. This issue is about Potions and Herbology - two classes that seem to be intertwined due to so many potion ingredients being magical plants and their parts.For all the supposition that potions would be discussed, beyond the initial chapter where cauldrons - actual examples having been discovered over the years - it was mostly about alchemy and the philosopher's stone with some bezoars being dropped in too.As for herbology, besides the mandrake, the focus there seems to be on manuscripts and books on plants, their uses especially as herbal remedies and how they've changed through the centuries. Some of the books sound gorgeous and being able to actually see a copy of these rare pieces would be fantastic.Perhaps not as focused on the Hogwarts classes as the reader might wish but the amount of information in this small ebook is extensive and can easily spark an interest in further research.Note: This review is identical to that posted on GoodReads.com
B**0
Interesting little book
I enjoyed reading the Harry Potter series of books with my son's and this caught my eye. Really interesting facts sprinkled with quotes from the books. Really enjoyed this quick read.
E**L
Better than the first one
This one has a bit of a better flow to it, but contains some unnecessarily repeated information. A lot of great historical facts though.
J**A
Just okay
There is a lot of fun information, The beginning was very interesting but the end of the book ends up becoming boring and feels like a drag. While reading, it felt like information was just thrown on pages to increase the length of the book.
K**G
A MUST READ!
This book was THE most fascinating thing I think Ive read in my life. For all those out there who are NOT Harry Potter fans this is a must read. every person on the planet should read this book, if nothing else, it takes us back to the uses of plants the way our great grandparents did. With the world so concerned with sustainability and being off grid, this is a PERFECT resource.
K**R
Not a new story, unfortunately, but interesting to read.
This was very entertaining. Ms. Rowling give a lot of background information on her creation of the Potions and Herbology classes, historical sources, and trivia surrounding the Harry Potter books.
Y**Z
Herbology
I learn a lot about herbology, there is a lot of information that it is very curious and helpful. I like it
S**R
History -- and that's all
This is a short history read. If you want a new Harry Potter story, skip it.
R**C
Eine kurze Geschichte von Zaubertränken und von Hexen verwendeten Pflanzen,.
Über die in den Büchern verwendeten Tränke und Kräutern kaum Information. Wer sich über Geschichte der Zauberei klug machen will, ist hier richtig. Ansonsten ist das Buch so spannend wie eine Unterrichtsstunde bei Prof. Binns.
K**A
Love it
Loved reading this book. Would definitely recommend to Harry potter fans its a really good book lots of interesting knowledge in it.
A**T
Great Read
4.5 stars. This was a great read. Didn't like the way the ending was wrapped up. But still an educational read. I'd recommend it
J**F
Interesante
Interesante
A**O
The secrets of Potions and Herbology
Beautiful and interesting insight into the wizardry world of Harry Potter. It's fascinating to discover how JR Rowling came up with everything taught by Piton and Sprout at Hogwarts.
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