Flowers and Their Meanings: The Secret Language and History of Over 600 Blooms book club Sarah offers insights

Sarah offers insights

Rieu initiated Penguin Classics with Allen Lane

A glorious tribute to Brown's timeless classic

the shadowy gray tones of the illustrations a consummate match for the restful mood of the text

Flowers and Their Meanings: The Secret Language and History of Over 600 Blooms book club Sarah offers insightsUncover the secret meanings behind your bouquets and floral arrangements with this stunningly illustrated exploration of the Victorian language of flowers, including the multicultural history, rituals, and mythology behind over 600 flowers, herbs, and trees. In the Victorian language of flowers, hundreds of blooms were ascribed specific meanings based on folklore, science, and ancient history. Page through this botanical encyclopedia to learn each