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Book ID: 116214
Richmond, Advolly

A Short History of Flowers. The stories that make our garden. 2024. col. line drawings. 207 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.

Have you ever wondered where your favourite garden flowers came from? Where their names derived? Or why some cultivars go in and out of favour? Every flower in your herbaceous border has a story, and in this book Advolly Richmond takes you on a tour of the most intriguing, surprising and enriching ones.

Tales of exploration, everlasting love and bravery bring these beautiful flowers to life. Advolly has dug down to uncover the royalty, scholars, pioneers and a smuggler or two that have all played a part in discovering and cultivating some of our favourite species. From the lavish and exotic bougainvillea, found by an 18th century female botanist in disguise to the humble but majestic snowdrop casting a spell and causing a frenzy. These plants have played pivotal roles in our societies, from boom to bust economies, promises of riches and making fashion statements. These unassuming blooms hold treasure troves of stories.

With specially commissioned artworks from award-winning botanical illustrator Sarah Jane Humphrey, which sumptuously bring each flower to life – this is a beautiful compendium for every garden lover.
Author Richmond, Advolly
Article type Titel
Author Richmond, Advolly
Manufacturer Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd. T4 Torriano Mews
Price excl. VAT 25,00
US price excl. VAT 27,5
EAN 9780711282223
ISBN 9780711282223
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