The Pleasure Garden: An Illustrated History Of British Gardening
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A richly engaging work of horticultural history, The Pleasure Garden chronicles the evolution of British gardening from its earliest formal traditions through to the more relaxed and personal styles of the modern era. Anne Scott-James brings authoritative and witty prose to bear on the subject, tracing how shifting tastes, social attitudes, and cultural influences shaped the landscapes that the British came to love and cultivate. Osbert Lancaster's celebrated illustrations complement the narrative with sharp, characterful wit, bringing each historical period vividly to life. The text presents a sweeping survey of garden styles — from the grand geometric designs of the Tudor and Stuart periods to the naturalistic landscapes championed by figures like Capability Brown — illustrating how the garden became a deeply personal and national expression of beauty and order. Warm, erudite, and thoroughly entertaining, this collaboration stands as a landmark celebration of one of Britain's most beloved pastimes.
Author: Anne Scott-James, Osbert Lancaster
Format: Paperback
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A richly engaging work of horticultural history, The Pleasure Garden chronicles the evolution of British gardening from its earliest formal traditions through to the more relaxed and personal styles of the modern era. Anne Scott-James brings authoritative and witty prose to bear on the subject, tracing how shifting tastes, social attitudes, and cultural influences shaped the landscapes that the British came to love and cultivate. Osbert Lancaster's celebrated illustrations complement the narrative with sharp, characterful wit, bringing each historical period vividly to life. The text presents a sweeping survey of garden styles — from the grand geometric designs of the Tudor and Stuart periods to the naturalistic landscapes championed by figures like Capability Brown — illustrating how the garden became a deeply personal and national expression of beauty and order. Warm, erudite, and thoroughly entertaining, this collaboration stands as a landmark celebration of one of Britain's most beloved pastimes.