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A Victorian Flower Dictionary - by Mandy Kirkby (Hardcover)

A Victorian Flower Dictionary - by  Mandy Kirkby (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Originally published in the United Kingdom by Macmillan"--T.p. verso.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>"A flower is not a flower alone; a thousand thoughts invest it."</b> <p/>Daffodils signal <i>new beginnings, </i>daisies<i> innocence</i>. Lilacs mean <i>the first emotions of love, </i>periwinkles <i>tender recollection</i>. Early Victorians used flowers as a way to express their feelings--love or grief, jealousy or devotion. 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. 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.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Mandy Kirkby</b> is an editor and a flower enthusiast. She lives in Cambridge, England.</p>

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