Author: Way, T.
Title: A History of Women in the Garden
Description: The History Press 2023 320, 22 b/w illus. . PB. NEW. . From the early misfortunes of Eve, condemning her descendants to a dubious reputation for fruit management, to the acclaimed successes of plant breeders such as the eccentric Ellen Willmott who combined bankruptcy with iris breeding, the fortunes of the female gardener have been as varied as their roles.Telling the tales of the sixteenth-century housewife, who neatly sidestepped accusations of herbal witchcraft while working her plot, and the unconventional Ladies of Llangollen, who eloped together and created their gothic garden and many other women besides, A History of Women in the Garden showcases female horticulturists through the centuries. An enlightening and entertaining read that will allow the reader to gain fresh enthusiasm for even the most menial of garden tasks, and realise that hundreds of women have trod the garden path before.. [9781803994758]
Keywords: Gardening; Garden Plants; History of Women
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Title: A History of Women in the Garden
Description: The History Press 2023 320, 22 b/w illus. . PB. NEW. . From the early misfortunes of Eve, condemning her descendants to a dubious reputation for fruit management, to the acclaimed successes of plant breeders such as the eccentric Ellen Willmott who combined bankruptcy with iris breeding, the fortunes of the female gardener have been as varied as their roles.Telling the tales of the sixteenth-century housewife, who neatly sidestepped accusations of herbal witchcraft while working her plot, and the unconventional Ladies of Llangollen, who eloped together and created their gothic garden and many other women besides, A History of Women in the Garden showcases female horticulturists through the centuries. An enlightening and entertaining read that will allow the reader to gain fresh enthusiasm for even the most menial of garden tasks, and realise that hundreds of women have trod the garden path before.. [9781803994758]
Keywords: Gardening; Garden Plants; History of Women
Price: GBP 17.00 = appr. US$ 24.28 Seller: Pemberley Natural History Books
- Book number: N56895
- Book number: N56895
See more books from our catalog: Botany,Garden Plants & Gardening