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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Folklore Galore! (for flowers, plants & trees),
By "tales2tell" (Richardson, TX USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Folklore and Symbolism of Flowers, Plants, and Trees (Hardcover)
Obviously much time and effort went into researching this book, Folklore and Symbolism of Flowers, Plants and Trees. Excellent line drawings and b/w illustrations used appropriately. Includes European and Asian sources of information and illustrations. Quotes and all illustrations are excerpted from early printed sources - some dating back to 13th century. Great layout design of text and illustrations. Text is concise yet informative on specific topics. An easy-to-use book! *Table of Contents: 1) Sacred plants (including trees of life & knowledge) and specific plants; 2) Flower lore and legend (alphabetized by common flower & tree names) 3) Strange and wondrous plants (ex: Apple of Sodom, Ice plant, and Tree of Sorrow) 4) Flower Calendar - seasons, flowers of the month, both Chinese & Japanese flower calendars 5) Language of Flowers - Sentiments and symbolism A good general background source book for those interested in folklore or historical "roots" of common and less common plants meanings. A basic source book for all who enjoy nature hikes and telling stories about plants along the way. Not only do readers learn more about their ancestors' views and beliefs of specific plants but also a new way of seeing the natural world around us.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Depends on what you're looking for.,
By Jane (Kitimat, British Columbia Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Folklore and Symbolism of Flowers, Plants and Trees (Paperback)
The previous review by "tales2tell" has a much better over-view of the book, than I could give.The only reason I'm not rating the book higher, is because it's not what I'd expected. I'd hoped for a bit more information and symbolism, than actual folklore. But re-reading the title, it's my own fault, really. It is a LOVELY book if you want stories and mythologies and the like of plants. Very beautiful pictures. All-in-all a very good book! Just not what I'd expected. :)
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4.2 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews) 81 of 81 people found the following review helpful
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Folklore Galore! (for flowers, plants & trees),
By "tales2tell" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Folklore and Symbolism of Flowers, Plants, and Trees (Hardcover)
Obviously much time and effort went into researching this book, Folklore and Symbolism of Flowers, Plants and Trees. Excellent line drawings and b/w illustrations used appropriately. Includes European and Asian sources of information and illustrations. Quotes and all illustrations are excerpted from early printed sources - some dating back to 13th century. Great layout design of text and illustrations. Text is concise yet informative on specific topics. An easy-to-use book! *Table of Contents: 1) Sacred plants (including trees of life & knowledge) and specific plants; 2) Flower lore and legend (alphabetized by common flower & tree names) 3) Strange and wondrous plants (ex: Apple of Sodom, Ice plant, and Tree of Sorrow) 4) Flower Calendar - seasons, flowers of the month, both Chinese & Japanese flower calendars 5) Language of Flowers - Sentiments and symbolism A good general background source book for those interested in folklore or historical "roots" of common and less common plants meanings. A basic source book for all who enjoy nature hikes and telling stories about plants along the way. Not only do readers learn more about their ancestors' views and beliefs of specific plants but also a new way of seeing the natural world around us. 43 of 43 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
a very useful book!,
By Jessica L. Lawrence - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Folklore and Symbolism of Flowers, Plants and Trees (Paperback)
My concentration for my major is ethnobotany, and this is a definite must-have addition to my collection! THe illustrations are wonderful! Each section done has at least one illustration and a good paragraph explaining its origins. I particularly enjoy the seasons section, as well as the chinese flower calendar and the japanese flower calendar. There is also a shortened "sentiments and symbolism" in the back, similar to a glossary, with basic meanings of every plant in the book. It is organized well, and very informative.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great but limited,
By D. Jennings "Librarian..." - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Folklore and Symbolism of Flowers, Plants and Trees (Paperback)
Excellent resource for information, but not complete. It has limited lists of flowers and their meaning, but gives a great history of where those things come from.
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