Brooks, Ann - A veritable Eden': the Manchester Botanic Garden, a historyWindgather Press, 2011.1st edition.Paper covers.ISBN: 9781905119370.New/No Jacket.A history of the now sadly defunct Garden which was located close to Old Trafford and fulfilled multiple purposes in the 19th century including a refuge for art lovers visiting the neighbouring exhibition centre, a pet show venue, and even a sort of theme park or ""Amusement Resort"".Punctuated by financial tales of woe, this story is told very engagingly by an author who has a detailed knowledge of Manchester's cultural, and horticultural, history.xii, 160 pp. In English.1 kg. GBP 14.00 [Appr.: EURO 16.5 US$ 17.58 | JP¥ 2751] Book number 8005is offered by:
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