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A Flower a Day

Batsford (A&CB)
Miranda Janatka

Fascinating and richly illustrated stories of flowers for every day of the year. Every day of the year a different species of flower bursts into bloom somewhere in the world. This collection of 366 flowers reveals not only their beauty but the fascinating botanical, literary, folkloric and historical stories behind them.

ISBN 9781849947176 | EN | HB

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Publisher	Batsford (A&CB)
ISBN	9781849947176
Author(s)	Miranda Janatka
Publication date	September 2022
Edition	Hardback
Dimensions	221 x 156 mm
Illustrations	365 col.ill.
Pages	384
Language(s)	English ed.

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From the humble daisy to the exotic bird of paradise, this book invites the reader on a tour around the world's glorious flora. Horticultural writer Miranda Janatka reveals the fascinating life of flowers through science, folklore, history and art - every day of the year. There's the powerful medicinal elements of the manuka bush flowers and the exact spot in the Lake District that inspired Wordsworth's 'host of golden daffodils'. Each story is illustrated with either a beautiful photograph or work of art making this an irresistible compendium for any flower enthusiast.