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Rosa
The Story of the Rose
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This title is ideal for horticulturists, history enthusiasts, gardeners, and anyone fascinated by cultural symbolism or floral art. Its richly detailed content and beautiful illustrations also make it a perfect gift for flower lovers and those interested in the interplay between plants and human culture.
A beautifully illustrated and unique history of the “queen of flowers” in art, medicine, cuisine, and more
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Few flowers have quite the same allure or as significant a place in history as the rose. A symbol of love, power, royalty, beauty, and joy, the rose has played many roles, both literal and symbolic, in poetry, art, literature, music, fashion, medicine, perfume, decoration, cuisine, and more.
In this beautifully illustrated guide, award-winning horticulturist Peter E. Kukielski and his coauthor, Charles Phillips, tell the fascinating and many-layered history of this “queen of flowers.” The book explores many stories from the long association of roses with human societies, from their first cultivation—likely in China some five thousand years ago—to their modern genetic cultivars. It shows how roses have been prominent across time and many cultures, including ancient Greece and Rome, Christianity, Islam, and Sufism.
Rosa, with more than 140 colour illustrations, offers a unique look at the essential contributions that roses have made throughout human history.
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Praised for its comprehensive and engaging exploration, Rosa has been celebrated by Garden News for its thoughtful narrative and exquisite production. Judith Blacklock of Flora Magazine recommends it as a treasured gift for flower lovers. It has received the top literary award from the World Federation of Rose Societies. Esteemed experts like Gaye Hammond and Michael Marriott commend the book's depth, rich cultural insights, and stunning illustrations, calling it the most thorough examination of the rose's historical and cultural impact.
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ISBN: 9780300251111
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 16 February 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Yale University Press
Illustration: 143 color illus.
Contributors:
- Foreword by Judith B Tankard
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 191.0mm
Height: 246.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Peter E. Kukielski is an acclaimed horticulturalist who was curator of the award-winning Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden at the New York Botanical Garden from 2006 to 2014. He lives in Portland, ME. Charles Phillips is a writer and editor with more than 30 years’ experience. He lives in London, England.
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