The Story of Kew Gardens in Photographs
Kiri Ross-Jones, Lynn Parker
This splendidly illustrated book about the world famous botanic gardens at Kew examines their historic impact and importance. With 250 fascinating photographs, many of them previously unseen, it describes the botanical, social, cultural, political and technological developments of the past two centuries and highlights the pivotal role that plants have played in British life. The tale of Kew Gardens embraces a wide range of themes, including: plant hunters, ecologists, explorers and other pioneers; the evolution of building and garden design; influential directors, architects and landscape gardeners; the gardens as a vital public resource; digging for victory - Kew in wartime.;Constructing Kew -- Kew, the imperial garden -- Plant-hunting for Kew -- Visiting Kew -- Kew behind the scenes -- Kew at war -- Kew in the post-war years.
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کال:
2013
خپرندویه اداره:
Arcturus Digital Limited
ژبه:
english
ISBN 10:
1782127488
ISBN 13:
9781782127482
فایل:
EPUB, 94.02 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2013