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Britain's Wild Flowers: A Treasury of Traditions, Superstitions, Remedies and Literature

Door Rosamond Richardson

Categorie
Bloemen & Planten
Boeknummer
#426793-XQ36
Titel
Britain's Wild Flowers: A Treasury of Traditions, Superstitions, Remedies and Literature
Auteur
Richardson, Rosamond
Boektype
Gebonden hardcover
Uitgeverij
London : National Trust
Jaar van uitgave
2017
ISBN10
1909881929
ISBN13
9781909881921
Taal
Engels
Beschrijving
Original boards, illustrations in colour, 8vo.
Samenvatting
A fascinating look at the myths, folklore and botany behind over 70 British wildflowers. From hedgerows to meadows, wildflowers can be found throughout our green and pleasant land. In this book, journalist and garden writer Rosamond Richardson traces the history and myths behind each flower to discover the fascinating ways in which the plants were used. Discover which flower used as a medieval lie-detector to test the innocence of suspected criminals, or stuffed in the shoes of Roman centurions to prevent damage to their feet as they marched. From periwinkles, beloved of Chaucer, and the oxlips and 'nodding violet' growing in the forest of A Midsummer Night's Dream, the book celebrates the important role wildflowers have played in literature, as well as their uses in food and medicine, and... (Lees verder) the history, myths and tales behind each species. The nineteenth-century poet John Clare wrote, 'I love wildflowers (none are weeds with me)'. This book is a celebration of the bountiful history behind Britain's beloved wildflowers and is perfect for anyone with an interest in gardening, history or the natural world.
Pagina's
280
Conditie
Goed
Prijs
€ 10,00

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