Gardening writing goes to the heart of the iconic brand that is Country Life. Gertrude Jekyll, the doyenne of gardening art, was a driving force at the birth of Country Lifein 1897, and set the standard for some of the best English gardening writing. The influence of this writing on twentieth century English garden design is hard to overestimate. Yet here all is presented in accessible articles and choice photos. Within the pages of The Glory of the Gardenyou can trace the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement, the Edwardian revolution in garden design, the Italianate obsessions and the eccentric longing for an Olde English style. Every article resonates with period charm, historical detail and still-relevant instruction.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Ltd
ISBN-10
1849837651
ISBN-13
9781849837651
eBay Product ID (ePID)
112276229
Product Key Features
Author
Country Life Magazine
Format
Hardback
Language
English
Subject
Gardening
Type
Textbook
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
London
Series Title
Country Life
Content Note
B-w Illustrations Throughout
Author Biography
Country Life magazine has set the standard for the illustrated periodical since its birth in 1897. World-renowned for the quality of its writing and the comprehensiveness of its archive, it has charted, with charm and humour, all aspects of rural life in Britain. For the first time, its entire archive has been made available, and the selections in this series provide an enticing snapshot of the riches within.