British Wild Flowers by Gerald Ponting
When is a marigold not a marigold? Where in Great Britain is a harebell a bluebell? What does a Burdock have to do with velcrose? And what does a dandelion have to do with teeth? In this delightful little book, historian Gerald Ponting reveals the fascinating stories at the heart of many wild flower names. From names made up by Shakespeare to names based on appearance or medicinal properties, prepare to be amused, informed and amazed.
Wooden Books are: "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES"Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.
Gerald Ponting has lectured on archaeology and ancient history at the Smithsonian in Washington and at Harvard University. Now retired from teaching, he is a Blue Badge Tourist Guide and a freelance writer, photographer and lecturer, based in Hampshire.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781907155420 |
| ISBN 10 | 1907155422 |
| Title | British Wild Flowers |
| Author | Gerald Ponting |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Wooden Books |
| Year published | 2022-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Prizes | Winner of 1st Prize (Best Series) - New York Book Show 2007 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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