Henry, Rachel
The Language of Flowers 1550-1680: Four floral dictionaries translated from the French with an introduction and notes (The Language of Flowers)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781999710767
- author:
- Henry, Rachel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Sphinx House
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 174
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.9 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Gardening, Flowers,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Language of Flowers 1550-1680 Four Floral Dictionaries Translated from the French with an Introduction and Notes by Rachel Henry. Discover the origins of the Language of Flowers, a centuries-old practice used to convey secret messages through flowers. This book sheds new light on the subject, revealing that it was being used by the French upper classes as far back as the 16th century. Five long-forgotten books from this period have been uncovered, providing a unique insight into how the Language of Flowers evolved. Rachel Henry's book delves into the history and meaning behind 389 flowers, including their scientific names, descriptions, folklore, and history. It also examines the prevailing Victorian theory about the origin of floral dictionaries and presents new arguments for its development. A fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of language and communication.
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