Sidney Beisly
Shakespeare’s Garden: Or The Plants And Flowers Named In His Works Described And Defined is a book written by Sidney Beisly in 1864. The book is a comprehensive guide to the plants and flowers mentioned in William Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets. The author provides detailed descriptions of each plant, including its appearance, properties, and historical uses. He also includes quotes from Shakespeare’s works that reference each plant, providing context and insight into the Bard’s use of botanical imagery. The book is divided into chapters based on the type of plant, such as trees, flowers, and herbs. The author also includes a glossary of botanical terms and an index of the plants mentioned in Shakespeare’s works. Overall, Shakespeare’s Garden is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Shakespeare, botany, or the intersection of the two.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.