The Sacred Flora

The Sacred Flora: Or Flowers From The Grave Of A Child is a book written by Henry Bacon and published in 1844. The book is a collection of poems and essays that reflect on the beauty and fragility of life, as well as the theme of loss and grief. The title of the book is derived from the author's experience of losing his child and finding solace in the flowers that grew on the child's grave. The book is divided into three parts, each of which explores different aspects of the author's experience of grief and loss. The first part consists of a series of poems that celebrate the beauty of nature and its ability to heal and comfort the human soul. The second part is a collection of essays that reflect on the meaning of life and death, and the ways in which we can find meaning and purpose in the face of tragedy. The third part of the book is a series of meditations on the theme of hope and redemption, and the ways in which we can find meaning and purpose in the midst of suffering. Overall, The Sacred Flora is a deeply moving and poignant reflection on the human experience of loss and grief, and the ways in which we can find solace and meaning in the face of tragedy.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.