Making of the English Gardener: Plants, Books and Inspiration, 1550-1660

Margaret WillesYale University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0300165333

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Making of the English Gardener: Plants, Books and Inspiration, 1550-1660

Margaret WillesYale University Press

ISBN-10: 0300165331 · ISBN-13: 978‑0300165333 · 2011

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Margaret Willes examines the evolution of English gardening culture during the century spanning the Elizabethan era to the Restoration. By analyzing the intersection of early botanical literature, the dissemination of horticultural knowledge, and the practical experiences of practitioners, the book illustrates how gardening transitioned from a utilitarian necessity to a defining national pastime.

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Publisher: Yale University Press
2011
Pages: 336

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Author: Margaret Willes

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Inferred: Botanical LiteratureInferred: English Social HistoryInferred: Garden HistoryInferred: History Of GardeningInferred: HorticultureInferred: Landscape ArchitectureInferred: Horticultural History

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