Jennifer Potter
The Rose
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848878341
- author:
- Jennifer Potter
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Atlantic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 560
- Dimensions:
- 16.51 x 4.32 x 24.13 centimetres
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Gardening, Flowers,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Rose: A True History by Jennifer Potter This lavishly illustrated history reveals the captivating story behind the Queen of Flowers. From its origins in ancient Greece to its modern-day cultivation, Jennifer Potter explores the complex and often contradictory associations of roses across cultures and centuries. Potter delves into the flower's role in history, including its connection to sexuality and secret societies, as well as its introduction to Europe by the Crusaders. She also examines the efforts of horticulturists like Empress Josephine to cultivate this enigmatic bloom. Through her research, Potter sheds light on why roses have provoked such fascination throughout history, making this book a compelling read for anyone interested in the natural world and its cultural significance.
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