The author goes in search of the mystery of the Lotus, sacred flower from Egypt to Japan, touching on its medicinal uses as well as the inspiration it has provided to Western artists. Most of all, he unveils a stunning vision of Japan s feudal era in visits to shrines, ruins, gardens and wild landscapes.
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The Lotus Quest: Travels in Search of the Sacred Flower
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Book Details
Author(s)Mark Griffiths
PublisherVintage Books
ISBN / ASIN184595100X
ISBN-139781845951009
Sales Rank3,354,718
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸