Publisher's Synopsis
The Burgess Flower Book For Children is a delightful book written by Thornton W. Burgess. It is a perfect guide for children who want to learn more about flowers and their characteristics. The book is written in a simple language that is easy for children to understand, and it is filled with beautiful illustrations that capture the beauty of each flower.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different type of flower. Burgess provides a detailed description of each flower, including its appearance, habitat, and growth habits. He also explains the different parts of the flower, such as the petals, stamens, and pistils. The book also includes information on how flowers reproduce and how they are pollinated.In addition to the detailed descriptions, the book also includes interesting facts and anecdotes about each flower. For example, Burgess explains how the dandelion got its name and why it is considered a weed. He also shares the story of how the marigold got its name and why it is associated with the Virgin Mary.Overall, The Burgess Flower Book For Children is a wonderful book for children who are interested in learning more about flowers. It is informative, engaging, and beautifully illustrated. It is sure to inspire a love of nature and a curiosity about the world around us.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.
