With lavish illustrations, a dual dictionary of flora and meanings, and suggestions for creating expressive arrangements, this keepsake is the perfect compendium for everyone who has ever given or received a bouquet. Now, modern-day romantics are enjoying a resurgence of this bygone custom, and this book will share the historical, literary, and cultural significance of flowers with a whole new generation. Early Victorians used flowers as a way to express their feelings-love or grief, jealousy or devotion. Lilacs mean the first emotions of love, periwinkles tender recollection. Book excerpt: “A flower is not a flower alone a thousand thoughts invest it.” Daffodils signal new beginnings, daisies innocence. This book was released on with total page 194 pages. A Victorian flower dictionary by Mandy Kirkby, 2011, Ballantine Books edition, in English. Book Synopsis A Victorian Flower Dictionary by : Mandy Kirkbyĭownload or read book A Victorian Flower Dictionary written by Mandy Kirkby and published by Ballantine Books.
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