And Some Brought Flow

by Mary Alice Downie and Mary Hamilton

Book Overview

Originally published in 1980, 'and some brought flowers' partners 70 stunning full-colour watercolours of plants discovered by early travelers to North America with numerous excerpts from the writings of early explorers and settlers. Arranged in alphabetical order (from "Ash" to "Wintergreen") each entry is accompanied by botanical descriptions and historical quotations describing the plants and reflecting on their uses, both practical and aesthetic...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802023630
• ISBN13: 9780802023636
• Release Date: January 1980
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Wonderful wildflower/plant book with historical anecdotes

This lovely book illustrates common flowers and herbs with anecdotes from pilgrim's diaries. The combination of historical perspective and herbal uses brings our heritage to life. The flowers and herbs are depicted with delicate line drawings. Highly recommended!