The Glory of the Garden by Country Life

The Glory of the Garden by Country Life

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A stunning illustrated collection from the priceless archive of gardening writing in Country Lifemagazine

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The Glory of the Garden by Country Life

Gardening writing goes to the heart of the iconic brand that is Country Life. Gertrude Jekyll, the doyenne of gardening art, was a driving force at the birth of Country Lifein 1897, and set the standard for some of the best English gardening writing. The influence of this writing on twentieth century English garden design is hard to overestimate. Yet here all is presented in accessible articles and choice photos. Within the pages of The Glory of the Gardenyou can trace the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement, the Edwardian revolution in garden design, the Italianate obsessions and the eccentric longing for an Olde English style. Every article resonates with period charm, historical detail and still-relevant instruction.
Country Life magazine has set the standard for the illustrated periodical since its birth in 1897. World-renowned for the quality of its writing and the comprehensiveness of its archive, it has charted, with charm and humour, all aspects of rural life in Britain. For the first time, its entire archive has been made available, and the selections in this series provide an enticing snapshot of the riches within.
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ISBN 13 9781849837651
ISBN 10 1849837651
Title The Glory of the Garden
Author Country Life
Series Country Life
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Simon & Schuster Ltd
Year published 2012-03-01
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.