Book of Roses

By Alice Caron Lambert

The symbol of perfection, the rose is the pride of botanists, gardeners and florists. It had also inspired poets and perfume-makers. In this book, Lambert describes the rose from different... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1844300595
• ISBN13: 9781844300594
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Hachette
• Length: 127 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.0" x 0.8" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Rosa Rosarum

This charming little book explores the history of the rose, its inspirational role in art and in poetry, its use in food and in fragrances. The chapter The Secret of the Rose looks at Greek myth, ancient rose paradises, roses and poetry, the mystical roses of Christianity and roses as historical emblems. Portrait Gallery includes information on well-known rose families, modern roses from around the world, garden roses and unusual roses. Great Rose Gardens takes the reader on a tour through the gardens of England, France, Italy, Spain and Northern Europe. Queens Of Perfumes investigates the growing of roses for perfume and includes sections on making rose oil and rose water. Flower Of Passion looks at the rose as the inspiration for craftsmen, fashion designers and painters, whilst Menu Of Roses explores the rose in food and includes a variety of recipes. The appendices include information on choosing, planting and regular tasks involved in cultivating roses, plus a list of great rose gardens and of perfume museums. The book concludes with a bibliography. It contains beautiful full colour and some black and white illustrations that include paintings, portraits and photographs.