Legends of the Flowers

A beautiful flower provides sensual pleasure to the beholder, from its aromatic smell to the delicacy of its petals. Since the earliest days of humankind, flowers have been an inspiration to poets and painters alike. People have painted them on ancient cave walls, glorified them in myths, and used them as symbols of many varying religious and political ideals. Our world is full of the history and qualities of flowers--they are woven into the very fabric of each nation and generation's culture, mythology, and folklore.

Legends of the Flowers, the eighth volume of Unicorn's In Arcadia series, explores the captivating stories behind some of our most popular flowers, such as lavender, forget-me-nots, marigolds, and thistles. With thirty-four charming woodcut illustrations alongside the text, this is a wonderful addition to the series, perfect for gardeners and anyone interested in celebrating the natural beauty of flowers.

About the author

Janet Hepworth was a British writer. WRH Johnson was a woodcut artist.

Summary

The eighth book in our In Arcadia series is a beautiful collection of essays and stories exploring the myths and legends behind some of the most popular British flowers, including lavender, forgetme- nots, marigolds and thistles.

Product details

• Authors: Janet Hepworth, Hepworth Janet
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.06.2015
• EAN: 9781910065839
• ISBN: 978-1-910065-83-9
• Dimensions: 142 mm x 194 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 136 g
• Illustrations: illustrations, Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Series: In Arcadia
• Subjects: Guides > Nature > Nature guide; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature: general, reference works; NATURE / Plants / General, GARDENING / Ornamental Plants, GARDENING / Flowers / General, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Gardening: flowers, Trees, wildflowers & plants, Gardening: flowers and ornamental plants, Trees, wildflowers and plants: general interest