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Product Identifiers
PublisherChronicle Books
ISBN-100811830314
ISBN-139780811830317
eBay Product ID (ePID)1796445
Product Key Features
Book TitleMeaning of Herbs : Myth, Language and Lore
Number of Pages108 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2001
TopicHerbs, Folklore & Mythology
IllustratorYes
GenreSocial Science, Gardening
AuthorGretchen Scoble, Ann Field
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight16 Oz
Item Length1 in
Item Width1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN00-060129
TitleLeadingThe
Grade FromEighth Grade
Grade ToCollege Graduate Student
Synopsis"Take borage for courage. Send a bouquet of yarrow to declare war. Hang a sprig of rue at the door to keep witches at bay." Like flowers, herbs are steeped in myth and magic, secrets and lore. For centuries, their powers have been called upon to seduce lovers and dispel witches, send hidden messages and brew potent elixirs, entice the palate and soothe the mind. Illustrated with enchanting collages by acclaimed artist Ann Field, this delightful tribute to the meaning and magic of herbs offers a contemporary introduction to an age-old tradition. The text draws on botanical, mythological, and historical sources worldwide, from ancient Rome to Victorian England, from Asia to the Americas, presenting profiles of over 50 herbs favored through the ages. Blending fact, folktale, natural history, and original art, The Meaning of Herbs explores the language and lore of nature's most versatile and powerful gifts.
LC Classification NumberGR780.S42 2001
