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Wood cut original copy of a book, flipped to its title page that reads American Herbal, Materia Medica.
Original copy of American Herbal, Materia Medica.

Samuel Stearns publishes The American Herbal or Materia Medica.

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Original copy of American Herbal, Materia Medica.

It is the first book focused on herbal healing using plants that are native to North America. It is published for distribution in England and America, with all profits going to the white American author and publishing company.