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The Meaning of Herbs: Myth, Language & Lore

by Gretchen Scoble

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Take borage for courage. Send a bouquet of yarrow to declare war. Hang a sprig of rue at the door to keep witches at bay. Like flowers, herbs are steeped in myth and magic, secrets and lore. For centuries, their powers have been called upon to seduce lovers and dispel witches, send hidden messages and brew potent elixirs, entice the palate and soothe the mind. Illustrated with enchanting collages by acclaimed artist Ann Field, this delightful tribute to the meaning and magic of herbs offers a contemporary introduction to an age-old tradition. The text draws on botanical, mythological, and historical sources worldwide, from ancient Rome to Victorian England, from Asia to the Americas, presenting profiles of over 50 herbs favored through the ages. Blending fact, folktale, natural history, and original art, The Meaning of Herbs explores the language and lore of nature's most versatile and powerful gifts.

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Like flowers, herbs are steeped in myth and magic, secrets and lore. Illustrated with enchanting collages by acclaimed artist Ann Field, this delightful tribute to the meaning and magic of herbs offers a contemporary introduction to an age-old tradition. 50+ color illustrations.

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ISBN:
9780811830317
Subtitle:
Myth, Language & Lore
Other:
Scoble, Gretchen
Author:
Scoble, Gretchen
Author:
Field, Ann
Publisher:
Chronicle Books
Location:
San Francisco
Subject:
General
Subject:
Herbs
Subject:
Law Enforcement
Subject:
Folklore
Subject:
Folklore & Mythology - Folklore
Subject:
Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement
Copyright:
Series Volume:
1509
Publication Date:
March 2001
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
108
Dimensions:
8.35x6.40x.75 in. .94 lbs.

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