Download or read book A Treasury of Tulips written by Valerie Schloredt and published by Longmeadow Press. This book was released on 1995-05 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tulipomania written by Mike Dash and published by Crown. This book was released on 2010-02-10 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A vivid narration of the history of the tulip, from its origins on the barren, windswept steppes of central Asia to its place of honor in the lush imperial gardens of Constantinople, to its starring moment as the most coveted—and beautiful—commodity in Europe. In the 1630s, visitors to the prosperous trading cities of the Netherlands couldn't help but notice that thousands of normally sober, hardworking Dutch citizens were caught up in an extraordinary frenzy of buying and selling. The object of this unprecedented speculation was the tulip, a delicate and exotic Eastern import that had bewitched horticulturists, noblemen, and tavern owners alike. For almost a year rare bulbs changed hands for incredible and ever-increasing sums, until single flowers were being sold for more than the cost of a house. Historians would come to call it tulipomania. It was the first futures market in history, and like so many of the ones that would follow, it crashed spectacularly, plunging speculators and investors into economic ruin and despair. This colorful cast of characters includes Turkish sultans, Yugoslav soldiers, French botanists, and Dutch tavern keepers—all centuries apart historically and worlds apart culturally, but with one thing in common: tulipomania.
Download or read book A Treasury of True written by Charles N. Barnard and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Bloom of Friendship written by Anne Renaud and published by Lobster Press. This book was released on 2005-11-20 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the special friendship between Canada and the Netherlands that inspired the famous festival in Ottawa.
Download or read book A Treasury of British Folklore written by Dee Dee Chainey and published by National Trust. This book was released on 2018-10-26 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An entertaining and engrossing collection of British customs, superstitions and legends from past and present. Did you know, in Cumbria it was believed a person lying on a pillow stuffed with pigeon’s feathers could not die? Or that green is an unlucky colour for wedding dresses? In Scotland it was thought you could ward off fairies by hanging your trousers from the foot of the bed, and in Gloucestershire you could cure warts by cutting notches in the bark of an ash tree. You’ve heard about King Arthur and St George, but how about the Green Man, a vegetative deity who is seen to symbolise death and rebirth? Or Black Shuck, the giant ghostly dog who was reputed to roam East Anglia? In this beautifully illustrated book, Dee Dee Chainey tells tales of mountains and rivers, pixies and fairy folk, and witches and alchemy. She explores how British culture has been shaped by the tales passed between generations, and by the land that we live on. As well as looking at the history of this subject, this book lists the places you can go to see folklore alive and well today. The Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival in Cambridgeshire or the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance in Staffordshire for example, or wassailing cider orchards in Somerset.
Download or read book The Art of Flowers written by Jack Kramer and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fine overview of floral art and artists of the 18th and 19th centuries.overs the "golden age" of botanical art (c. 1820-60); the language oflowers; artist explanations of how to draw flowers; and a gallery ofotanical artists. Virtually every gilt-edged page is fully decorated witheautiful color illustrations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc.
Download or read book Living with Herbs A Treasury of Useful Plants for the Home and Garden Second Edition written by Jo Ann Gardner and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2014-03-03 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With vivid stories and an infectious delight in the garden, Jo Ann Gardner shares her wisdom and useful tips on planting, growing, and harvesting more than 90 different kinds of herbs. Every gardener will benefit from the author’s intimate knowledge of herbs and their histories, growing needs, and uses in the kitchen and home. The wisdom she shares—with vivid stories, a self-deprecating wit, and an infectious delight in the garden—will be useful to herb growers living anywhere in the United States or Canada. Included in this practical guide is instruction on: • Planting, caring for, and propagating herbs indoors, outdoors, and in containers • Harvesting, drying, and preserving herbs, flowers, and seeds • Two dozen ways to use herbs in the home, from aromatherapy and infusions to vinegars and wreaths • Landscaping with herbs, with plans for a harvest bed, rose garden, and other themed gardens • The growing needs and unique uses of more than 90 herbs, along with favorite recipes “Readers from all regions will benefit from these simple strategies for dealing with common problems.” —Booklist
Download or read book A Treasury of Floristry Combining the Encyclopaedia of Floristry and the Encyclopaedia of Christmas and Festival Decorations written by Violet W. Stevenson and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Botanical Illustration in Watercolour written by Eleanor B. Wunderlich and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 1996 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capture the fascinating beauty of plants. How can an artist create a botanical portrait that is both accurate and aesthetically pleasing? This is the essence of an art form whose charm and universal appeal have made it popular for centuries. Botanical Illustration in Watercolor is the first authoritative, comprehensive book to focus specifically on the materials and techniques of painting plants in watercolor. This book is full of essential advice not found in any other watercolor books, such as: • What a botanical illustration must include to meet the requirements of scientific accuracy. • How to prop up a heavy woody branch at the desired angle. • How to keep ferns and delicate flowers from wilting before the picture is finished. • How to mix the specific colors of paint most often needed for depicting plants. • How to plan the design of a drawing that involves heavy foliage or multiple stems.
Download or read book A History of the Birds of Europe written by Charles Robert Bree and published by . This book was released on 1859 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Farm Garden Produce written by Martin Doyle and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Things Worth Knowing written by John Hendricks Bechtel and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Searching for the Secrets of Nature written by Simon Varey and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of essays by historians, historians of science and medicine, and literary and textual scholars from several countries analyzes the achievements of Dr. Francisco Hernández (1515-87), author of the monumental The Natural History of New Spain, in the history of medicine and science in Europe and the Americas.
Download or read book Dutiable and free lists written by United States. Bureau of Customs and published by . This book was released on 1936 with total page 1156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Digest of Customs and Related Laws and of Decisions Thereunder written by United States. Bureau of Customs and published by . This book was released on 1936 with total page 1162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guide to the Museum of Topkapu Saray written by Topkapı Sarayı Müzesi and published by . This book was released on 1936 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
