A history of zinnias flower for the ages / Eric Grissell.
| Author/creator | Grissell, Eric |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | West Lafayette, Indiana : Purdue University Press, [2020] |
| Description | xii, 255 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Subjects |
| Contents | From Gilbert and Sullivan to Corvettes -- Starting in the Middle -- Search for the Historic Zinnia: New Spain and Old Legends -- Of Marigolds, Dahlias, and Zinnias -- Coming of Age: The European Period -- Homeward Bound: America -- Doubling Your Pleasure -- The Revolution -- Confusion Reigns -- Modern Times, or Sex to the Rescue -- In the Garden |
| Abstract | "A History of Zinnias brings forward the fascinating adventure of zinnias and the spirit of civilization. With colorful illustrations, this book is a cultural and horticultural history documenting the development of garden zinnias-one of the top ten garden annuals grown in the United States today. The deep and exciting history of garden zinnias pieces together a tale involving Aztecs, Spanish conquistadors, people of faith, people of medicine, explorers, scientists, writers, botanists, painters, and gardeners. The trail leads from the halls of Moctezuma to a cliff-diving prime minister; from Handel, Mozart, and Rossini to Gilbert and Sullivan; from a little-known confession by Benjamin Franklin to a controversy raised by Charles Darwin; from Emily Dickinson, who writes of death and zinnias, to a twenty-year-old woman who writes of reanimated corpses; and from a scissor-wielding septuagenarian who painted with bits of paper to the "Black Grandma Moses" who painted zinnias and inspired the opera Zinnias. Zinnias are far more than just a flower: They represent the constant exploration of humankind's quest for beauty and innovation"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-243) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2019057552 |
| ISBN | 9781557539069 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (epub) |
| ISBN | (pdf) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |