Discovering The Folklore of Plants
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- ISBN 9780747801788
- Weight: 264g
- Dimensions: 113 x 177mm
- Publication Date: 03 Dec 2008
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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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.'
Margaret Baker is the author of two books on gardening, including Gardener's Folklore: The ancient secrets for gardening magic.
