The Story Of Kew Gardens
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The Story Of Kew Gardens
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Author : Lynn Parker
language : en
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Release Date : 2013-08-13
The Story Of Kew Gardens written by Lynn Parker and has been published by Arcturus Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-13 with Gardening categories.
This splendidly illustrated book about the world famous botanic gardens at Kew examines their historic impact and importance. With 250 fascinating photographs, many of them previously unseen, it describes the botanical, social, cultural, political and technological developments of the past two centuries and highlights the pivotal role that plants have played in British life. The tale of Kew Gardens embraces a wide range of themes, including: plant hunters, ecologists, explorers and other pioneers; the evolution of building and garden design; influential directors, architects and landscape gardeners; the gardens as a vital public resource; digging for victory - Kew in wartime.
Kew Gardens
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Author : Virginia Woolf
language : en
Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
Release Date : 2021-10-21
Kew Gardens written by Virginia Woolf and has been published by Lindhardt og Ringhof this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-21 with Fiction categories.
"Doesn't one always think of the past, in a garden with men and women lying under the trees? Aren't they one's past, all that remains of it, those men and women, those ghosts lying under the trees... one's happiness, one's reality?" A family of four is walking around Kew Gardens in London, lost in their thoughts. The husband thinks of the girl who turned down his marriage proposal in this very garden many years ago. When asking his wife if it upsets her that he's thinking about this other woman, she reasons that one's past is like ghosts lying under the trees. Only Virginia Woolf can write a short story about completely ordinary things and people and make you long for more. With exquisite prose, she invites you along as she examines the beauty of normal summer's day. Adeline Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was an English writer who, despite growing up in a progressive household, was not allowed an education. When she and her sister moved in with their brothers in a rough London neighborhood, they joined the infamous The Bloomsbury Group, which debated philosophy, art and politics. Woolf's most famous novels include 'Mrs Dalloway' (1925) and 'To the Lighthouse' (1927).
The Story Of Kew Gardens In Photographs
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Author : Lynn Parker
language : en
Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Release Date : 2013
The Story Of Kew Gardens In Photographs written by Lynn Parker and has been published by Royal Botanic Gardens Kew this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with History categories.
In 1837, Daguerre developed his eponymous process, opening the doors to modern photography. Around the same time, the once-neglected Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, found itself the focus of renewed interest and rapid expansion. The renaissance at Kew and revolution in photography are inextricably linked, as professional photographers and casual tourists alike have been capturing pieces of Kew's history for more than one hundred years, marking its development one frame at a time. The Story of Kew Gardens in Photographs brings together two hundred and fifty of those photographs to tell the tale of these magnificent gardens. The Story of Kew Gardens in Photographs covers the period from 1844 to the 1970s, ending as another advance, color photography, was taking hold. Featuring many rarely seen photographs, the collection provides a fascinating look at the botanical and social history of the gardens. The black-and-white images show a remarkable transformation in the growth and expansion of the gardens. The photographs also illustrate the importance of plants in the British Empire and how Kew became one of the most important botanical institutions in the world. This engrossing book provides a glimpse of British history from the days of vacationing royalty to the great Victorian plant hunters, through two world wars and millions of visitors.
Kew
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Author : Ray Desmond
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
Kew written by Ray Desmond and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Botanical gardens categories.
This book traces the work of distinguished gardeners and eminent architects, and also outlines Kew's contribution to Britain's national heritage.
Palace Of Palms
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Author : Kate Teltscher
language : en
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2020-07-09
Palace Of Palms written by Kate Teltscher and has been published by Pan Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-09 with History categories.
'A glorious green adventure story.' Ann Treneman, The Times 'Books of the Year' 'The most enthralling historical book I’ve read this year.' Claire Tomalin, New Statesman 'Books of the year' Daringly innovative when it opened in 1848, the Palm House in Kew Gardens remains one of the most beautiful glass buildings in the world today. Seemingly weightless, vast and yet light, the Palm House floats free from architectural convention, at once monumental and ethereal. From a distance, the crowns of the palms within are silhouetted in the central dome; close to, banana leaves thrust themselves against the glass. To enter it is to enter a tropical fantasy. The body is assaulted by heat, light and the smell of damp vegetation. In Palace of Palms, Kate Teltscher tells the extraordinary story of its creation and of the Victorians’ obsession with the palms that filled it. It is a story of breathtaking ambition, of scientific discovery and, crucially, of the remarkable men whose vision it was. The Palm House was commissioned by the charismatic first Director of Kew, Sir William Hooker, designed by the audacious Irish engineer, Richard Turner, and managed by Kew’s forthright curator, John Smith, who battled with boilers and floods to ensure the survival of the rare and wondrous plants it housed.
The History Of The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
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Author : Ray Desmond
language : en
Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburg
Release Date : 2007
The History Of The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew written by Ray Desmond and has been published by Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburg this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Botanical gardens categories.
The authorised history of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
The Princess S Garden
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Author : Vanessa Berridge
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2015-08-15
The Princess S Garden written by Vanessa Berridge and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-15 with History categories.
The untold story of how our national obsession with gardening came to be.
State Of The World S Plants
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Author : Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
State Of The World S Plants written by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Botany categories.
This is the first document to collate current knowledge on the state of the world's plants. A large team of researchers has reviewed published literature, scrutinised global databases and synthesised new datasets. The output presented here represents a status report on our knowledge of global vegetation as it stands in 2016. The report is in three sections. The first part describes what we currently know about plants: how many plant species there are. The second part of the report assesses our knowledge of global threats to plants. In particular, we review the potential impacts of climate change, land-use change, invasive plants, plant diseases, and extinction risk. The third part details international trade, as well as policies and international agreements that are in place to deal with some of the threats.
The Kew Gardens Girls
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Author : Posy Lovell
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2021-04-20
The Kew Gardens Girls written by Posy Lovell and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-20 with Fiction categories.
A heart-warming novel inspired by real life events, about the brave women during WWI who worked in the historic grounds of London's Kew Gardens. Can the women of Kew keep the gardens alive in the midst of war? London, 1916. England is at war. Desperate to help in whatever way they can, Ivy and Louisa enlist as gardeners at Kew, the Royal Botanic Gardens, taking on the jobs of the men who have gone to fight. Under their care, the gardens begin to flourish and become a safe haven for those seeking solace--but not everyone wants women working at Kew. The pair begin to face challenges on the home front. When a tragedy overseas affects the people closest to them, can the women of Kew pull together to support themselves and their country through the darkest of times?
Kew Gardens Illustrated
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Author : Virginia Woolf
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-07-09
Kew Gardens Illustrated written by Virginia Woolf and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-09 with categories.
Kew Gardens" is a short story by the English author Virginia Woolf. It was first published privately in 1919,[1] then more widely in 1921 in the collection Monday or Tuesday,[1] and subsequently in the posthumous collection A Haunted House (1944). Originally accompanying illustrations by Vanessa Bell, its visual organisation has been described as analogous to a post-impressionist painting.