Greetings with Love: The Book of Valentines

by Michele Karl

Book Overview

When Saint Valentine was a priest during the third century in Rome, Emperor Claudius II outlawed marriage. Despite the emperor's decree, Saint Valentine continued to perform marriages until Claudius finally put him to death. Today, Valentine's Day celebrates Saint Valentine's sacrifice and love's triumph with delicate valentines, bright flowers, and tasty candies.

In this exhaustive exploration of Valentine's Day, collector and author Michele...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565549937
• ISBN13: 9781565549937
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.2" x 9.5"