DISCOVERING THE FOLKLORE OF PLANTS (SHIRE)

A collection of early superstitions about plants which have been astonishingly long-lasting and, even if an altered or faded form, have survived the sophistications of modern life and still persist today. To primitive man the whisper and movement of leaves and the silent unfolding of flowers were proofs of life and power, and their regeneration was a promise of nature's continuity. Cures, magic, divination and portents were all connected with the rich variety of available plant life, especially in verdant Britain. This volume is arranged in alphabetical order and is illustrated with engravings from old herbals.