Sketch of a peony from The Florist (1760) (all images courtesy Peter H. Raven Library/Missouri Botanical Garden) “My personal theory is that in this mid-18th-century time of worldwide exploration, ...

The book contains detailed illustrations and recommended color palettes. Coloring books for adults have surged in popularity, but a rare book recently discovered in the Missouri Botanical Garden’s ...

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Intricate coloring books for adults have become quite the phenomenon recently (just ask Kate Middleton). Grown-up doodlers can find any number of titles to suit their needs: there are books filled ...

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Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore — it’s now a genuine pastime for adults, too. If you’d like to unwind with one of your favorite childhood hobbies, try a coloring book made just for grown-ups.

Coloring books for adults all the rage, but apparently, they were popular as far back as the 18th Century. A 256-year-old coloring book has been found in the library of the Missouri Botanical Gardens ...