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Hyams, Edward

A History of Gardens and Gardening

1971

46.06 €

Horizon Books

(Toronto, Canada)

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Year of publication
1971
Place of printing
London. J. M. Dent & Sons
Author
Hyams, Edward
Edition
First edition.
Keyword
Gardening - General
Languages
English
First edition
Yes

Description

4to [28.5 x 23 cm]; ix, 345 pp, numerous illustrations in color and black & white, bibliog, index. original pictorial gilt cloth, gilt spine title lettering, dj (bit rubbed at edge, price clipped), else fine. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. One of the better overviews of garden history covering all aspects, especially from a garden art point of view. Includes the development of gardens in early times, China, Greece, Japan, Islam, Middle Ages, Pre-Columbian Americas, France, England, English influence abroad, very well illustrated. The author is one of England's most respected and knowledgeable gardening writers.