The Ministry Of Flowers: Being Some Thoughts Respecting Life, Suggested By The Book Of Nature (1885)

By Hilderic Friend

Book Overview

The Ministry of Flowers: Being Some Thoughts Respecting Life, Suggested By The Book Of Nature is a book written by Hilderic Friend and first published in 1885. The book is a collection of essays and reflections on the beauty and symbolism of flowers, and how they can inspire and enrich our lives. The author draws on his own experiences and observations of nature, as well as literary and philosophical sources, to explore the spiritual and moral significance of flowers. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different flower or group of flowers, such as roses, lilies, and wildflowers. The author discusses the history and cultural associations of each flower, as well as its botanical properties and medicinal uses. He also reflects on the deeper meanings and lessons that can be drawn from the flowers, such as the fragility and transience of life, the power of love and beauty, and the importance of faith and hope. The Ministry of Flowers is a poetic and insightful exploration of the natural world, and a testament to the enduring power of flowers to inspire and uplift us.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104918757
• ISBN13: 9781104918750
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"