The Folk-lore of Plants

Name: The Folk-lore of Plants
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Rating: 3.3 (20 reviews)
Author: T. F. T (Thomas Firminger Thiselton) Dyer

by T. F. T (Thomas Firminger Thiselton) Dyer

Nonfiction Historical Fiction

3.3 (20)

328 pages~5.5 hr readPublished by Chatto & Windus, PiccadillyPublished 1889-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're fascinated by the superstitions and folk beliefs that shaped how people once lived with nature.
You collect odd historical tidbits and enjoy learning the 'why' behind old wives' tales.
You're researching plant symbolism for writing, gardening, or understanding historical herbalism.

Maybe not for you if...

You want a practical modern guide to growing plants or their medicinal uses.
You prefer narrative storytelling and character-driven accounts over reference-style compilations.
You're looking for scientific explanations rather than folklore, superstition, and historical belief.

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