The Complete Language of Flowers: A Definitive and Illustrated History Contributor(s): Dietz, S. Theresa (Author) |
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ISBN: 1577151909 ISBN-13: 9781577151906 Publisher: Wellfleet Press OUR PRICE: $21.84 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Reference | Encyclopedias - Crafts & Hobbies | Flower Arranging - Gardening | Flowers - General |
Dewey: 302.222 |
LCCN: 2019035964 |
Series: Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 8" W x 10" (1.80 lbs) 256 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Complete Language of Flowers is a comprehensive encyclopedia providing the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore for over 1,001 flower species. Along with a beautiful visual depiction, each entry provides the flower's scientific and common names, characteristics, and historic meanings and powers from mythology, medieval legends, folklore, and flower poetry. For centuries, symbolic flower meanings have fascinated readers, writers, poets, and suddenly smitten couples alike. Extremely popular during the Victorian era, these floriographies flourished and versed the public on the hidden meaning of popular flowers such as:
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