Apart from botanical science there is perhaps no subject of inquiry connected with plants of wider interest than that suggested by the study of folk-lore. This field of research has been largely worked of late years and has obtained considerable popularity in this country and on the Continent.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of plant lore, exploring how ancient cultures around the globe have viewed and interacted with the plant kingdom. The author traces the roots of these beliefs, taking us back to a time when humans saw plants as having a consciousness and even a soul, a concept that has left its mark on the folklore and mythology of countless civilizations. We'll discover the origins of tree worship, a practice that has been central to religious traditions across the world, from the forests of ancient Europe to the jungles of India. The author examines the connection between plants and the lives of people, as well as the stories that have grown up around particular plants, explaining how they were thought to be imbued with magical powers or connected to human spirits. This book offers a captivating journey into the rich and diverse world of plant lore, revealing a complex and surprisingly enduring body of knowledge about the relationship between humanity and the natural world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330014899_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330014899
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330014899
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330014899
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