The Flower People is a novel written by Mary Tyler Peabody Mann and originally published in 1862. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the lives of a group of flower enthusiasts who form a community dedicated to cultivating and studying flowers. The novel explores themes of nature, spirituality, and community, as well as the challenges and conflicts that arise when people with different backgrounds and beliefs come together.The main character, Eulalia, is a young woman who becomes enamored with the world of flowers after inheriting her grandmother's garden. She meets a group of like-minded individuals who share her passion for botany and form a close-knit community centered around their love of flowers. However, their idyllic existence is threatened by outside forces, including a wealthy landowner who wants to take over their land and a religious leader who believes their devotion to nature is sinful.As the Flower People struggle to defend their way of life, they also face internal conflicts and personal struggles. Eulalia must navigate her feelings for two very different men, while other members of the community grapple with issues of faith, identity, and belonging. Ultimately, the novel celebrates the beauty and wonder of nature while also exploring the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of living in harmony with the natural world.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.

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