Discovering The Folklore of Plants
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.
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- By: Baker, Margaret
- Edition:3 Rev ed
- Series:Discovering S.
- Publisher:Shire Publications Ltd
- Imprint:Shire Publications Ltd
- ISBN/EAN:0747801789 / 9780747801788
- Format:Paperback
- Pagination:176 pages, b&w illustrations
- Dimensions:177 x 113 mm, 236 grams
- Country of Pub.:United Kingdom
- Pub Date:17/01/1998
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