The Little Book of the Language of Flowers - Couverture rigide

Chahine, Nathalie

 
9782812318924: The Little Book of the Language of Flowers
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 2812318929 ISBN 13 : 9782812318924
Editeur : EPA, 2020

Synopsis

A charming compendium of flowers their meanings and associations, richly illustrated with vintage, postcard-size chromolithographs. How does the daisy express love? What did the heliotrope mean in the time of ancient Greece? Why do Christians associate the holly with Jesus? In Japan, what does the chrysanthemum embody? Why is the lily the representation of the Virgin Mary? How did the poppy end up being associated with sleep? Why was the hydrangea a symbol of betrayal for samurais? Since when does the narc

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À propos de l?auteur

Nathalie Chahine is a journalist; she is responsible for the 'Travels' section at Express Styles. She has also written several encyclopaedic works, as well as books about health and over all well-being.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

A charming compendium of flowers their meanings and associations, richly illustrated with vintage, postcard-size chromolithographs. How does the daisy express love? What did the heliotrope mean in the time of ancient Greece? Why do Christians associate the holly with Jesus? In Japan, what does the chrysanthemum embody? Why is the lily the representation of the Virgin Mary? How did the poppy end up being associated with sleep? Why was the hydrangea a symbol of betrayal for samurais? Since when does the narc

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Éditeur
EPA
Date d'édition
2020
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
2812318929
ISBN 13 
9782812318924
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
176
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
HACHETTE LIVRE SA
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