Discovering The Folklore of Plants by Margaret Baker
To primitive man the whisper and movement of leaves and the silent unfolding of flowers were proofs of life and power, and their regeneration was a promise of nature's continuity. Cures, magic, divination and portents were all connected with the rich variety of available plant life, especially in verdant Britain. Some of these beliefs were astonishingly long-lasting and, even if an altered or faded form, have survived the sophistications of modern life, as this book sets out to show. This volume is arranged in alphabetical order and is illustrated with engravings from old herbals.'-
Discovering Timber-framed Buildings
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Discovering Hallmarks on English Silver
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Discovering Church Architecture
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Discovering Cameras 1945-1965
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Discovering Dowsing and Divining
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Discovering Heraldry
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Discovering London Street Names
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Discovering Old Buttons
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Discovering Londons Guilds and Liveries
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Discovering Traditional Farm Buildings
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Discovering Medieval Houses
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Discovering Old Cameras 1839-1939
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Discovering British Military Badges and Buttons
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Discovering English Customs and Traditions
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Discovering Saints in Britain
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English Folk Dance
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Discovering Old Board Games
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Discovering Off-Beat Walks in London
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Discovering Oil Lamps
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Discovering Horse Brasses
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Discovering London Railway Stations
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Discovering Cottage Architecture
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Discovering Wild Plant Names
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Discovering Book Collecting
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Discovering Parish Boundaries
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Discovering Londons Docklands
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Discovering Abbeys and Priories
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Discovering Hill Figures
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Discovering Epitaphs
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Discovering Subterranean London
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Discovering London Curiosities
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Discovering Highwaymen
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Discovering English Dialects
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Discovering Period Gardens
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Discovering Horse-Drawn Farm Machinery
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Discovering Artillery
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Discovering British Regimental Traditions
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Discovering Surnames
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Discovering Place-Names
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Discovering Harness and Saddlery
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Discovering Ghosts
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Edged Weapons
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Discovering Words in the Kitchen
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Gardener'S Folklore
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Folklore and Customs of Rural England
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Folklore of the Sea
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Discovering Christmas Customs and Folklore
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Orchid Species Culture
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Westward Stage
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The Lost Merbaby
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The Dog, The Brownie And the Bramble-Patch
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Christmas Customs And Folklore. A 'Discovering' Guide To Seasonal Rites.
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London Statues and Monuments
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Topiary
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Birds of the Blue Mountains
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Discovering Herfordshire
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Tales of All the World
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Tell Them Again Tales
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Student Nurse
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A2 Biology
Margaret Baker is the author of two books on gardening, including Gardener's Folklore: The ancient secrets for gardening magic.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780747801788 |
| ISBN 10 | 0747801789 |
| Title | Discovering The Folklore of Plants |
| Author | Margaret Baker |
| Series | Shire Discovering |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2008-12-03 |
| Number of pages | 168 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |