A Garden Of Words

From front DJ flap: "In A Garden of Words, Martha Barnette weaves together the ancient root words, the legends and folklore, botanical facts, and medieval stories into a lively exploration of the origins of flower names." Quote from back cover: "If you prefer reading to weeding, this is the garden book to get." - Michael Gartner, president of NBC News and… Read more about this item

New York: Times Books. Fine copy in fine dust jacket (price-clipped). 1992. 1st. hardcover. 8vo, 188 pp., Signed by the author on the front free endpaper. Postcard from the publisher for the book laid-in. .

New York: Times Books, 1992. Hardcover. Illustrated by Dorothy Leach. Calligraphy by Gun Larson. 1st edition, 1st printing. 188 pp. Fine book (binding tight, no markings) / Fine dust jacket (price not clipped). A clean, fresh copy. Promotional postcard laid in.

Crown Publishing Group, The, 1992. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Crown Publishing Group, The, 1992. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

UsedAcceptable. Cover/Case has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CD's, slipcovers and other accessories may not be included.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Crown, 1992-05-05. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!