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Botanic Gardens of the World ebok
49,-
Selected as one of the Sunday Times best gardening books of 2023
Discover the lavish beauty and fascinating history of the 40 most important and inspiring botanic gardens from across the globe.
From the Renaissance gardens of Italy to the futuristic botanic gardens of Singapore, this gorgeous book tells the story of these unique institutions. It is a history of science and learning, of politics and national interests, of societal concerns and conservation. But, most of all, it is a compelling…
Undertittel
Tales of extraordinary plants, botanical history and scientific discovery
Forlag
Greenfinch
Utgitt
23 mars 2024
Sjanger
Hus og hage, Historie, Dokumentar og fakta, Hobby og fritid
Språk
English
Format
epub
DRM-beskyttelse
LCP
ISBN
9781529428100
Selected as one of the Sunday Times best gardening books of 2023
Discover the lavish beauty and fascinating history of the 40 most important and inspiring botanic gardens from across the globe.
From the Renaissance gardens of Italy to the futuristic botanic gardens of Singapore, this gorgeous book tells the story of these unique institutions. It is a history of science and learning, of politics and national interests, of societal concerns and conservation. But, most of all, it is a compelling exploration of the power and possibility of the natural world, that we are still merely scratching the surface of.
Expert garden historian Deborah Trentham has selected the world's most important gardens and delves deep into the history of these horticultural institutions - sharing stories of exploration, extraordinary plants and the scientific breakthroughs which have shaped these stunning gardens.
Filled with rare and beautiful plants and incredible locations from around the globe - from Norway to Morocco, Kyoto to Kew, Brooklyn to Buenos Aires, and Madrid to Malaysia - this book will transport you to far-flung places and bygone eras, and consider the future of our botanical havens and the natural wonders they protect.