Book ID: 100249
Fisher, Celia
The Golden Age of Flowers. Botanical Illustration in the Age of Discovery 1600 - 1800. Publ. 2011. 100 col. figs. 144 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.
In this lavishly illustrated new book, the author has selected over 100 of the most beautiful flower images from this period. The flowers are arranged in alphabetical order, and the text that accompanies them outlines their origin, the derivation of their name and the properties for which they were most valued. This beautiful new book will appeal to anyone with an interest in botanical history and illustration, and flowers and gardening.