The Story of Flowers
and how they changed the way we live
$56.00
- Hardcover
216 pages
- Release Date
27 February 2023
Summary
A Blooming History: 100 Flowers and Their Stories
Throughout history, flowers have been integral to human survival and culture: as food, medicine, expressions of feeling, symbols, commemorations, celebrations, and decorations. Their shapes, colors, scents, and textures have always attracted us, as they do animals and insects.
Flowers are used as luxury spices (saffron) and as coloring and flavoring agents. For example, marigolds fed to chickens make eggs more yellow, and lav…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780857829207 |
|---|---|
| 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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