Publisher's Synopsis
Flora's Interpreter is a book written by Sarah Josepha Buell Hale in 1833. It is a comprehensive guide to American flowers and their meanings, as well as a collection of sentimental poetry and prose. The book is organized alphabetically by flower, with each entry including a description of the flower's appearance, habitat, and symbolic meaning. The author also includes a section on the language of flowers, explaining how different flowers can convey different emotions and sentiments. In addition to the botanical information, Flora's Interpreter also includes numerous poems and short pieces of prose that explore themes of love, friendship, and nature. These works are often accompanied by illustrations of flowers and other natural scenes. Overall, Flora's Interpreter is a charming and informative book that offers a glimpse into the cultural and botanical landscape of early 19th century America. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the language of flowers or the history of American literature.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.
