The Garland Of Flora (1829)

By Dorothea Lynde Dix

Book Overview

The Garland of Flora is a book written by Dorothea Lynde Dix and published in 1829. The book is a collection of poems and illustrations about plants and flowers. The poems are written in a romantic style and describe the beauty and symbolism of various flowers. The illustrations are hand-drawn and colored, depicting the plants in great detail. The book is divided into sections based on the types of flowers, such as roses, lilies, and violets. Dix includes information about the history and mythology of each flower, as well as their medicinal and culinary uses. The Garland of Flora was well-received upon its publication and is still considered a classic in the genre of botanical literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167270614
• ISBN13: 9781167270611
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"