Seven Flowers

And How They Shaped Our World

Autor*innen

• Jennifer Potter

Parameter

• 304 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Geschichte
• Historische Romane
• Natur, Tiere
• Sachliteratur

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Exploring the deep cultural significance of seven iconic flowers, this work delves into the historical impact of the lotus, lily, sunflower, opium poppy, rose, tulip, and orchid. The author, a distinguished horticultural historian, reveals how these blooms have inspired passion and shaped human experiences across various societies. Through rich narratives, the book uncovers the emotional and symbolic roles these flowers play in art, literature, and traditions worldwide.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• Einband: Paperback