The Book of Roses

"The Book of Roses" by Francis Parkman

Parkman was a talented historian and was able to find intrigue in even the most mundane of topics. In this book, he looks at the history of roses. Ever since the ancient times of civilization, roses have always been a favorite flower for people from all walks of life around the world. In this book, Parkman examines this history and the different types of roses and what goes into maintaining them.