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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A little book with a lotta info !,
By Margaret W Haynes (Grafton, MA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses: The Story of the Valentine Symbols (Paperback)
In only 64 pages the author traces the origins of today's Valentine's Day back to the pre-Christian Roman festival of Lupercalia, and finds the connections to various courting customs and symbols through the ages. Although small, the book is no lightweight -- it's packed with apparently well-researched and detailed information. The monochrome illustrations that accompany the text are appropriately sparing. There are plenty of other books with lots of big, colorful pictures but none with as much information conveyed so clearly and pleasantly in so little space!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book for Reference,
By KiminVermont "Kim" (St Johnsbury, VT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses: The Story of the Valentine Symbols (Paperback)
This book would be excellent for any reference or school library- the author investigates the background of many of the traditions around Valentine's Day. Simple to read and follow, it would be great for adult or teenager- I am looking forward to reviewing some of the histories and legends around the other holidays in her series!
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Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses: The Story of the Valentine Symbols by Edna Barth (Paperback - January 21, 2001)
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