The Story of Kew Gardens

Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Gardening, House Plants
Cover of the book The Story of Kew Gardens by Lynn Parker, Kiri Ross-Jones, Arcturus Publishing
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Author: Lynn Parker, Kiri Ross-Jones ISBN: 9781782127482
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Publication: August 13, 2013
Imprint: Arcturus Language: English
Author: Lynn Parker, Kiri Ross-Jones
ISBN: 9781782127482
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Publication: August 13, 2013
Imprint: Arcturus
Language: English
This splendidly illustrated book about the world famous botanic gardens at Kew examines their historic impact and importance. With 250 fascinating photographs, many of them previously unseen, it describes the botanical, social, cultural, political and technological developments of the past two centuries and highlights the pivotal role that plants have played in British life. The tale of Kew Gardens embraces a wide range of themes, including: plant hunters, ecologists, explorers and other pioneers; the evolution of building and garden design; influential directors, architects and landscape gardeners; the gardens as a vital public resource; digging for victory - Kew in wartime.
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This splendidly illustrated book about the world famous botanic gardens at Kew examines their historic impact and importance. With 250 fascinating photographs, many of them previously unseen, it describes the botanical, social, cultural, political and technological developments of the past two centuries and highlights the pivotal role that plants have played in British life. The tale of Kew Gardens embraces a wide range of themes, including: plant hunters, ecologists, explorers and other pioneers; the evolution of building and garden design; influential directors, architects and landscape gardeners; the gardens as a vital public resource; digging for victory - Kew in wartime.

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