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Britain's Wild Flowers
- A Treasury of Traditions, Superstitions, Remedies and Literature
Engelsk Hardback
Britain's Wild Flowers
- A Treasury of Traditions, Superstitions, Remedies and Literature
Engelsk Hardback

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A fascinating look at the myths, folklore and botany behind over 70 British wildflowers.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 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.
Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
280
ISBN-13:
9781909881921
Indbinding:
Hardback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
1909881929
Udg. Dato:
13 apr 2017
Længde:
27mm
Bredde:
200mm
Højde:
146mm
Forlag:
HarperCollins Publishers
Oplagsdato:
13 apr 2017
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