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Product Identifiers
PublisherBook Sales, Incorporated
ISBN-101577152824
ISBN-139781577152828
eBay Product ID (ePID)13050380356
Product Key Features
Book TitleComplete Language of Herbs : a Definitive and Illustrated History
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicHerbs, Plants / General, Mysticism, Customs & Traditions
Publication Year2022
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Body, Mind & Spirit, Social Science, Gardening
AuthorS. Theresa Dietz
Book SeriesComplete Illustrated Encyclopedia Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight38.5 Oz
Item Length10.3 in
Item Width8.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2021-049310
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition23/eng/20211029
Series Volume Number8
Volume NumberVolume 8
Dewey Decimal581.6/3
Table Of ContentContents Introduction How to Use This Book A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W-Z Works Consulted Acknowledgements About the Author Photo Credits List of Culinary Herbs Index of Common Herb Names Index of Common Meanings & Powers
SynopsisThe Complete Language of Herbs is a comprehensive and definitive dictionary/reference presenting the history, symbolic meaning, and visual depiction of 500 herbs and spices from around the world in one volume., The Complete Language of Herbs is a comprehensive encyclopedia providing the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore for over 500 herbs and spices. Along with a beautiful visual depiction , each entry provides the herb or spice's scientific and common names , characteristics , and historic meanings and powers from mythology, medieval legends, folklore, and flower poetry. Did you know that allspice can be added to herbal mixtures to attract money or luck? Or that sprinkling arrowroot at the doors of your home will keep guests' negative energy from entering? Reaching the height of popularity during the Victorian era, floriographies --dictionaries of symbolic flower meanings--were an amusing pastime and art to subtly communicate unspoken emotions . To complement the success of The Complete Language of Flowers, author S. Theresa Dietz has scoured historic sources and compiled an equally beautiful compendium in The Complete Language of Herbs , revealing the secrets and powers of hundreds of common and forgotten herbs and spices from around the world . Together with stunning full-color illustrations and two indexes , one for searching by common herb and spice name and the other organized by meaning , this beautiful reference is a must-have for gardeners, chefs, party planners, and food enthusiasts. Elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated, the Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia series offers comprehensive, display-worthy references on a range of intriguing topics, including birthday astrology, dream interpretation, astrological self-care practices, techniques for harnessing the power of dreams, and the stories behind signs and symbols., The Complete Language of Herbs is a comprehensive and definitive dictionary/reference presenting the history, symbolic meaning, and visual depiction of over 500 herbs and spices from around the world in one volume., The Complete Language of Herbs is a comprehensive and definitive dictionary/reference presenting the history, symbolic meaning, and visual depiction of 500 herbs and spices from around the world in one volume. The Complete Language of Herbs is a comprehensive encyclopedia providing the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore for over 500 herbs and spices. Along with a beautiful visual depiction, each entry provides the herb or spice's scientific and common names, characteristics, and historic meanings and powers from mythology, medieval legends, folklore, and flower poetry. Did you know that allspice can be added to herbal mixtures to attract money or luck? Or that sprinkling arrowroot at the doors of your home will keep guests' negative energy from entering? Reaching the height of popularity during the Victorian era, floriographies-dictionaries of symbolic flower meanings-were an amusing pastime and art to subtly communicate unspoken emotions. To complement the success of The Complete Language of Flowers , author S. Theresa Dietz has scoured historic sources and compiled an equally beautiful compendium in The Complete Language of Herbs , revealing the secrets and powers of hundreds of common and forgotten herbs and spices from around the world. Together with stunning full-color illustrations and two indexes, one for searching by common herb and spice name and the other organized by meaning, this beautiful reference is a must-have for gardeners, chefs, party planners, and food enthusiasts. Elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated, the Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia series offers comprehensive, display-worthy references on a range of intriguing topics, including birthday astrology, dream interpretation, astrological self-care practices, techniques for harnessing the power of dreams, and the stories behind signs and symbols.
LC Classification NumberGT5164.D54 2022
