The Floral Offering

The Floral Offering

Henrietta Dumont

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9781120881137
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The Floral Offering: A Token Of Affection And Esteem, Comprising The Language And Poetry Of Flowers (1851) is a book written by Henrietta Dumont. The book is a comprehensive guide to the language and poetry of flowers, which was a popular form of communication during the Victorian era. The book contains a detailed description of the meanings and symbolism associated with different flowers, as well as a collection of poems and verses that incorporate these meanings. The book is intended as a gift for loved ones, and is designed to help readers express their feelings through the language of flowers. The Floral Offering is a fascinating glimpse into the social customs and romantic traditions of the Victorian era, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of floral symbolism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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