Legends and Lore of Texas Wildflowers (Louise Lindsey Merrick Natural Environment) [Hardcover]

Elizabeth Silverthorne (Author), Nancy R. Ranson (Author), Harold E. Laughlin (Editor)

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About the Author

Elizabeth Silverthorne is the author of three award-winning books, Ashbel Smith of Texas, Plantation Life in Texas, and Christmas in Texas, published by Texas A&M University Press, as well as a number of other books on Texas history. A free-lance writer, she lives in Salado, Texas.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Texas A&M University Press; 1st edition (April 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890967024
• ISBN-13: 978-0890967027
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,601,700 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful, April 11, 2001

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This review is from: Legends and Lore of Texas Wildflowers (Louise Lindsey Merrick Natural Environment) (Hardcover)

This charming book captivated and amazed me with its blend of whimsical legend and fascinating fact about many of our most common wildflowers. For example, simply imagine driving on a set of tires made from goldenrod! This book is a must-have addition to the library of any student of native plant lore.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars exactly what I wanted to know..., February 23, 2010

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jerri "jerri" (NWTexas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Legends and Lore of Texas Wildflowers (Louise Lindsey Merrick Natural Environment) (Hardcover)

I haven't finished it yet, but this author has done her homework well. I find her knowledge very helpful, the stories interesting. The only thing I would like to see is many more flowers covered, or for her to write more books on this subject.

I will be seeking out her other books. I can highly recommend this if you are interested in the uses and lore of plants.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book on common folklore of plants, April 10, 2007

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J. L. Lankford "everything amazon" (Texas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Legends and Lore of Texas Wildflowers (Louise Lindsey Merrick Natural Environment Series) (Paperback)

This is a good book on the past uses and folklore of plants. It contains not just Texas plants but plants that are common throughout the U.S. Each chapter is relatively short (two to five pages) and on a different plant. It makes an interesting book to share with others and pass the time on a rainy day.