Seven Flowers and How they Shaped our World

The lotus, lily, sunflower, opium poppy, rose, tulip and orchid: one of our finest horticultural historians considers a septet of flowers that have enflamed hearts and minds in cultures around the world.

About the author

Jennifer Potter is the author of four novels and six works of non-fiction, most recently The Jamestown Brides, The Untold Story of England's 'maids for Virginia' (Atlantic, 2018). Other titles published by Atlantic include The Rose, A True History; Seven Flowers And How They Shaped Our World; and Strange Blooms, The Curious Lives and Adventures of the John Tradescants. A long-time reviewer for the Times Literary Supplement and an accredited Royal Literary Fund (RLF) Consultant Fellow, she currently runs writing workshops for students and staff at British universities and was recently appointed one of the first RLF Writing Fellows at the British Library.

Summary

The lotus, lily, sunflower, opium poppy, rose, tulip and orchid: one of our finest horticultural historians considers a septet of flowers that have enflamed hearts and minds in cultures around the world.

Report

This literary delight will surely become compulsory reading for flower enthusiasts everywhere... Accompanied by magnificent colour plates and botanical etchings, this book is a voyage of discovery. A thoroughly rewarding read. The Lady

Product details

• Authors: Jennifer Potter, Potter Jennifer
• Publisher: Atlantic Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.03.2014
• EAN: 9780857891655
• ISBN: 978-0-85789-165-5
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 220 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Humanities, art, music > History; NATURE / General, Nature / Plants / Flowers, GARDENING / Flowers / Roses, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Flower Arranging, Social and cultural history, Trees, wildflowers & plants, Flower arranging and floral crafts, Gardening: plants and cultivation guides, Nature and the natural world: general interest, Trees, wildflowers and plants: general interest