Bards and Blossoms: Or the Poetry, History, and Associations of Flowers(Paperback, F. Edward Hulme)
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These are reprint editions reprinted with the help of original book just to give the original look and feel we do not change its format and text due to which in some cases the text is not like new. About The Book: First published in 1877, *Bards and Blossoms* by Frederick Edward Hulme interweaves floral lore, poetry, and botanical history. The richly illustrated volume features eight lithographed plates of blossoms, each paired with an evocative excerpt from renowned English poets Wordsworth on daisies, Herrick on apple blossoms, among others. Hulme explores flowers’ symbolic meanings, their cultural and literary significance, and their associations in folklore and tradition. Celebrated for its artistic elegance and poetic charm, the work remains a delightful celebration of the floral world in both aesthetic and literary dimensions. About The Author: Frederick Edward Hulme (1841–1909) was an English teacher, artist, and amateur botanist best known for his richly illustrated botanical works. He served as Professor of Freehand and Geometrical Drawing at King's College London from 1886. His most celebrated publication, *Familiar Wild Flowers* (1878–1905), spanned nine volumes. Hulme authored numerous other works on botany, nature, folklore, heraldry, and cryptography, including *Bards & Blossoms*, *Natural History, Lore and Legend*, and *The History, Principles and Practice of Heraldry*. He also contributed illustrations to notable works by other authors. Hulme’s writings reflect Victorian enthusiasm for natural science, design, and cultural history. The Title 'Bards and Blossoms: Or the Poetry, History, and Associations of Flowers written/authored/edited by F. Edward Hulme', published in the year 1877. The ISBN 9789373160085 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 261 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Flowers in literature. Size of the book is 21.