Rosa: The Story of the Rose by Peter E. Kukielski


Rosa: The Story of the Rose
Title : Rosa: The Story of the Rose
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ISBN : 0300251114
ISBN-10 : 0300251114
Language : English
Format Type : and 2 more , Hardcover
Number of Pages : 256 pages
Publication : Yale University Press; Illustrated edition (February 16, 2021)

A beautifully illustrated and unique history of the rosethe queen of flowersin art, medicine, cuisine, and From noted rosarian Peter Kukielski comes this unique and handsome book that traces the many ways that roses have captured human imagination throughout the history of civilization.Meghan Shinn, HorticultureI would recommendRosaas a gift for anyone who loves flowers, although once purchased you would find it hard to pass on!Judith Blacklock,Flora Magazine Few flowers have quite the same allure or as significant a place in history as the rose. A symbol of love, power, royalty, beauty, and joy, the rose has played many roles, both literal and symbolic, in poetry, art, literature, music, fashion, medicine, perfume, decoration, cuisine, and . In this beautifully illustrated guide, award winning horticulturist Peter E. Kukielski and his coauthor, Charles Phillips, tell the fascinating and many layered history of this queen of flowers. The book explores many stories from the long association of roses with human societies, from their first cultivationlikely in China some five thousand years agoto their modern genetic cultivars. It shows how roses have been prominent across time and many cultures, including ancient Greece and Rome, Christianity, Islam, and Sufism. The book, with than 140 color illustrations, offers a unique look at the essential contributions that roses have made throughout human history.

Rosa: The Story of the Rose Reviews

  • Robert gomez

    This book is wonderful. I’m a novice rose enthusiast and have learned a lot reading this book. It is also full of wonderful illustrations and photos for reference.

  • Anonymous K

    I, maybe two months ago saw this book in the windowsill of my local bookstore. I thought it looked interesting but the price was thirty dollars, and I thought that was a bit high, even for a large hardcover. I’ve been eyeing this book for a while on different websites and I

  • donna oman

    This book was a gift for my niece and she absolutely loved it! Lots of info about roses.

  • Gaye

    I have given this book as a gift to every gardener friend who has had a birthday since the book came out in 2021.

  • Badger

    Rosa provides a fascinating historical treatment of the humble rose from its earliest known existence in the archeological record to its cultural significance throughout recorded history. Rosa is as near of a complete guide to roses that you could ever hope for.

  • Florence A Wiley

    Engaging history, beautiful photos in a captivating gorgeous book! What a delightful history this beautiful plant has! I promise you will look at your roses with a new appreciation and wonderment. I'm so glad that I have made this journey with them.

  • Peggy Del Pozo

    I bought this as a birthday gift for a very special friend. They absolutely loved it.

  • Mary M. Bilz

    This is a beautifully illustrated book with lovely stories of roses through the centuries