Favorite flowers. Illustrated story. Zolotnitsky N.F.

Russian subtacle Nikolai Fedorovich Zolotnitsky (1851-1920) is most famous as the author of “myths and legends about colors”.

We present another, no less interesting work of Zolotnitsky. She will introduce you to the history of almost a hundred flowers: from popular peonies, begonias and roses to unfairly forgotten - Barshcube, a broken heart and reseda. Unlike “myths and legends”, this collection has not been reprinted since 1913.

you will have a fascinating journey in the company of the beautiful flora. You will learn how intricate ways flowers came to our gardens and houses, overcoming the seas and oceans, deserts and mountain peaks to delight us with incredible forms and aromas. What adventures and dramas were sometimes played around these captivating creatures of nature!

The book is decorated with the painting of outstanding artists, as well as the rare examples of botanical illustration.