The English Garden: A Social History

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David R. Godine Publisher, 2003 - 280 стор.
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The English Garden: A Social History

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In this persuasive sociohistorical overview of English gardening trends, noted gardening author Quest-Ritson (The English Garden Abroad) asks, "What are gardens for?" His answer: "Gardens are symbols ... Читати огляд повністю

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Introduction I
1
CHAPTER
11
CHAPTER TWO
63
CHAPTER THREE
117
CHAPTER FOUR
167
CHAPTER FIVE
225
References
259
Illustration Acknowledgements
268
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НазваThe English Garden: A Social History
АвторCharles Quest-Ritson
Виданняілюстроване
ВидавецьDavid R. Godine Publisher, 2003
ISBN1567922643, 9781567922646
Обсяг280 стор.
  
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