A Winter Wreath Of Summer Flowers (1861)

A Winter Wreath Of Summer Flowers is a book written by Samuel Griswold Goodrich and published in 1861. The book is a collection of short stories, poems, and essays that celebrate the beauty of nature and the changing seasons. Goodrich uses the metaphor of a winter wreath made of summer flowers to explore the idea that even in the darkest and coldest of times, there is still beauty and hope to be found. The book is divided into four sections, each one focusing on a different aspect of nature. The first section, titled ''The Winter Wreath'', contains stories and poems about the beauty of winter and the resilience of nature in the face of adversity. The second section, ''The Summer Flowers'', celebrates the joys of summer and the abundance of life that comes with it. The third section, ''The Autumn Leaves'', explores the bittersweet nature of fall and the inevitability of change. The final section, ''The Spring Blossoms'', looks forward to the renewal and rebirth that comes with the arrival of spring. Throughout the book, Goodrich’s writing is lyrical and evocative, painting vivid pictures of the natural world and the emotions it inspires. He also includes illustrations by various artists that further enhance the beauty of the book. Overall, A Winter Wreath Of Summer Flowers is a timeless celebration of the beauty and resilience of nature, and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope and beauty to be found.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.