The Complete Language of Flowers: A Definitive and Illustrated History

Name: The Complete Language of Flowers: A Definitive and Illustrated History
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.8 (1920 reviews)
Author: S. Theresa Dietz

by S. Theresa Dietz

Nonfiction

4.8 (1,920)

4.8 stars from 1,920 reviews. Top 81% of Nonfiction books we track.

Published by Wellfleet Press,Published 2020-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're planning a wedding or gift and want each flower in your arrangement to carry real meaning.
You're a gardener or plant lover curious about the history and folklore behind the species you grow.
You appreciate visual reference books and enjoy having a beautifully illustrated guide on your shelf.

Maybe not for you if...

You want a quick read. This is an encyclopaedia meant for dipping into, not reading cover to cover.
You're looking for a narrative story about flowers rather than a reference guide with botanical detail.
You have limited shelf space and prefer digital-only resources over physical illustrated books.

About this book

The Complete Language of Flowers is a comprehensive encyclopedia covering the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore of over 1,001 flower species. For centuries, floriography—the symbolic language of flowers—has allowed people to communicate hidden messages and emotions. A single flower could convey meanings ranging from casual affection to declarations of love. Examples include sweet peas signifying "I'm thinking of you," lavender roses expressing "Love at first sight," geraniums representing "friendship," and hibiscus conveying "Peace and happiness." S. Theresa Dietz has compiled over 1,001 flowers into this illustrated guide, organized by both scientific and common names. Each entry includes symbolic meanings, possible powers, and folklore spanning from ancient Greek and Roman times to the present day. The book features full-color illustrations throughout. It serves as both a reference for creating wedding bouquets and a companion for planning garden combinations.

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Currently on sale at $2.99 — 80% off peak. Price has dropped 35 times over the last 5 years. Goes on sale roughly every 52 days. Typically stays discounted for 141 days.

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Currently around #34K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 35% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.8★ from 1,920 reviews

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