The Little Book of the Language of Flowers
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The Little Book of the Language of Flowers by Nathalie Chahine
- A charming compendium of flowers their meanings and associations, richly illustrated with vintage, postcard-size chromolithographs How does the daisy express love? What did the heliotrope mean in the time of ancient Greece? Why do Christians associate the holly with Jesus? In Japan, what does the chrysanthemum embody? Why is the lily the representation of the Virgin Mary? How did the poppy end up being associated with sleep? Why was the hydrangea a symbol of betrayal for samurais? Since when does the narcissus embody vanity? This little book, illustrated with beautiful retro-color plates, explains in detail the symbolism held by 84 different flowers all over the world.Nathalie Chahine is a journalist and the editor of Express Styles' 'Travels' section. She has also authored various encyclopedias as well as books on health and general well-being.
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| ISBN 13 | 9782812318924 |
| ISBN 10 | 2812318929 |
| Title | The Little Book of the Language of Flowers |
| Author | Nathalie Chahine |
| Series | The Little Book Of |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | EPA |
| Year published | 2020-04-23 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |