W. R. Guilfoyle 1840-1912: The Master Of Landscaping
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: Worn, chipped. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A richly detailed biography, W. R. Guilfoyle 1840–1912: The Master of Landscaping chronicles the life and enduring legacy of William Robert Guilfoyle, one of Australia's most celebrated landscape designers. Guilfoyle's most acclaimed achievement was his sweeping transformation of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, which he directed for over three decades, reshaping it into the magnificent Victorian-era landscape that endures to this day. Author R. T. M. Pescott presents a thoroughly researched account of Guilfoyle's botanical expertise, artistic vision, and tireless dedication to the craft of garden design. The narrative situates Guilfoyle within the broader context of colonial Australia's cultural and scientific development, illustrating how his work drew on both international horticultural traditions and the unique richness of the Australian landscape. A compelling read for lovers of history, botany, and the arts, this biography stands as a tribute to a visionary who permanently shaped the Australian environment.
Author: R. T. M. Pescott
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, Oxford University Press
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: Worn, chipped. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A richly detailed biography, W. R. Guilfoyle 1840–1912: The Master of Landscaping chronicles the life and enduring legacy of William Robert Guilfoyle, one of Australia's most celebrated landscape designers. Guilfoyle's most acclaimed achievement was his sweeping transformation of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, which he directed for over three decades, reshaping it into the magnificent Victorian-era landscape that endures to this day. Author R. T. M. Pescott presents a thoroughly researched account of Guilfoyle's botanical expertise, artistic vision, and tireless dedication to the craft of garden design. The narrative situates Guilfoyle within the broader context of colonial Australia's cultural and scientific development, illustrating how his work drew on both international horticultural traditions and the unique richness of the Australian landscape. A compelling read for lovers of history, botany, and the arts, this biography stands as a tribute to a visionary who permanently shaped the Australian environment.