Author: Henrey, Blanche (edited by Chater, Arthur)
Title: No ordinary gardener: Thomas Knowlton 1691-1781
Description: British Museum (Natural History), 1986.1st edition.Hard covers, dust jacket.ISBN: 0565009761.Fine/Fine.A comprehensively researched biographical account of a talented 18th century gardener who despite a somewhat shaky grasp of English spelling and grammar produced a large body of correspondence which throws new light on many aspects of contemporary horticultural practice.He worked for several horticultural virtuosi: James Sherard of Eltham, Lord Burlington of Londesborough and the Dukes of Devonshire.His circle of correspondents included many notable northern botanists, including Richard Richardson, Samuel Brewer and John Blackburne; but he was not a fan of Philip Miller of Chelsea.324 pp. ill.In English.1.2 kg.

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