The Rose, an Illustrated History
Harkness Peter
Rem Books (R)
Hardcover: 344 pages
280x320mm
Original Price 60.00$
ISBN / Barcode: 9781100425788
Subject: Nature Art in Nature
Roses are valued for many reasons including beauty, symbolism, fragrance, and history. The Rose tells the fascinating story of this treasured flower accompanied by lively text and sumptuous full color illustrations. The book is divided into three sections: Roses of Nature, Roses of History and Roses by Design. Each section traces the links that tie the wild roses of nature to the earliest roses of civilization. It also explodes a few myths along the way and tells how the tireless efforts of horticulturists from many nations have brought into being the full-petalled beauties of today.
The captivating archival illustrations are from the Royal Horticultural Society's collection, home to one of the world's finest archives of horticultural art. This spectacular collection of roses of every description is certain to capture the hearts of gardeners and art lovers alike.
STATO: OS - Ordinabile
€ 34.50
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