The Story of Flowers
and how they changed the way we live
$56.00
- Hardcover
216 pages
- Release Date
27 February 2023
Summary
Throughout history, flowers have been an integral part of human survival and culture: as food, for medicine, to express feelings, as symbols, to commemorate and celebrate, and to decorate. Their shapes, colours, scents, and textures have always attracted us, as they do animals and insects. Flowers are used as luxury spices (saffron), and as colouring and flavouring agents—marigolds fed to chickens make eggs more yellow, and lavender was Elizabeth I’s favourite flavour of jam. Flowers are full…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780857829207 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0857829203 |
| Author: | Noel Kingsbury |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Laurence King Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 216 |
| Release Date: | 27 February 2023 |
| Weight: | 973g |
| Dimensions: | 264mm x 198mm x 26mm |
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Critics Review
“If you grow flowers, love flowers, or know what flowers are, you should get this book and read more about them.” - The Gardenangelists’ Podcast Newsletter“No matter the season, flower enthusiasts will enjoy Kingsbury’s quirky commentary and artist Charlotte Day’s striking illustrations.” -Booklist
About The Author
Noel Kingsbury
Dr Noel Kingsbury is an internationally known writer on horticulture and has contributed to The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian and The New York Times. His many books include Natural Garden Style (2009), Daffodil: The Remarkable Story of the World’s Most Popular Spring Flower (2013) and Garden Flora (2016).
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