Bibliograph

The ink garden of brother Theophane, C.M. Millen ; illustrated by Andrea Wisnewski

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The ink garden of brother Theophane, C.M. Millen ; illustrated by Andrea Wisnewski

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The ink garden of brother Theophane

Oclc number

428926409

Responsibility statement

C.M. Millen ; illustrated by Andrea Wisnewski

Summary

In medieval Ireland, Theophane's boredom with his duties as a scribe distracts the other monks, but when he is sent to the kitchens he discovers that he can make inks of many colors from plants, allowing the others to illustrate their work. Includes facts about the history of monasteries, scriptoriums, and illuminated manuscripts

Target audience

primary

Classification

Contributor