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The Little Book of Roses

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This compact, delightfully illustrated compendium of the history, lore, and meanings of roses has a page devoted to each flower, with information that combines the factual and the fascinating. In 79 vintage chromolithographs, it depicts both heirloom and modern varieties and describes how different kinds of roses have been used over the centuries in medicine, food, confectionary, and fragrance. This charming gift book answers questions about the language and symbolism of roses, and explains how they became closely associated with romance and romantic love. AUTHOR: Michel Beauvais has written a number of books on wild and cultivated plants, growing methods, botany, the history of gardens, and the art of garden design. In the same collection he is the author of The Little Book of Medicinal Plants ISBN 9782812319815. SELLING POINTS: . A charming gift book of 79 chromolithographs illustrating heirloom and modern roses, with botanical and historical information on each variety . Beautifully packaged - hardback, foam filled, with gilt edging 80 colour images

Author Biography:

Michel Beauvais has written a number of books on wild and cultivated plants, growing methods, botany, the history of gardens, and the art of garden design. In the same collection he is the author of The Little Book of Medicinal Plants ISBN 9782812319815.
Release date NZ
September 16th, 2019
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Illustrations
80 Illustrations, color
Pages
176
ISBN-13
9782379640810
Product ID
30266230

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