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Spanning time and continents, this botanical exploration touches on all corners of the globe, visiting the glorious paradise of ancient Persia, the restrained gardens of Italy, and the Buddhist-inspired landscapes of China and Japan. The accompanying visuals conduct a journey through a horticultural wonderland, capturing locations such as Les Jardins du Paradis in Cordes-sur-Ciel, France; Nooroo in Australia's Blue Mountains; Villa Lante in Tuscany, Italy; and the ancient gardens of Kyoto, Japan. It also reveals where some of the world's greatest writers found inspirationincluding Vita Sackville-West's Sissinghurst in Kentand where politicians found solace, such as George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate. A celebration of the ideals and aesthetics that govern the creation of gardens in many cultures, this lavishly illustrated book is not simply a stroll through the world's finest gardens but a romp through history, an armchair ride around the world, and a guide to how and when to visit these breathtaking locations.
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Holly Kerr Forsyth is a writer, a photographer, and a gardener. She is the garden columnist for theWeekend Australian and the author of The Constant Gardener: A Botanical Bible andRemembered Gardens: Eight Women and Their Visions of an Australian Landscape.
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- EditoreMelbourne Univ Pr
- Data di pubblicazione2010
- ISBN 10 0522857760
- ISBN 13 9780522857764
- RilegaturaCopertina flessibile
- Numero di pagine339
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GARDENS OF EDEN. Among the World's Most Beautiful Gardens.
Da: Sainsbury's Books Pty. Ltd., Camberwell, VIC, Australia
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4to, 339pp. Colour illustrations. A very good paperback copy. Codice articolo 119589
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Gardens of Eden: Among The World's Most Beautiful Gardens
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The Miegunyah Press, Australia, 2009
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ISBN 13: 9780522857764
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Da: Leura Books, Bowral, NSW, Australia
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Softcover. Condizione: Very Good. Gardens of Eden brings together more than fifty of the world's most beautiful gardens. Spanning time and continents, this book visits the glorious paradise gardens of ancient Persia, the restrained gardens of Italy and the Buddhist-inspired landscapes of China and Japan. Gardens of Eden ushers you through a botanical wonderland. Illustrated by more than 500 photographs, this tour takes in such gardens as Les Jardins du Paradis in Cordes-sur-Ciel, France; Nooroo in Australia's Blue Mountains; Villa Lante in Tuscany, Italy-the greatest and most perfect example of High Renaissance art and gardening-and the ancient gardens of Kyoto, Japan. It also surveys gardens in which some of the world's greatest writers found inspiration, such as Vita Sackville-West's Sissinghurst in Kent, and where politicians found solace, such as George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate. A celebration of the ideals and aesthetics that govern the creation of gardens in many cultures, this lavishly illustrated book is not simply a stroll through the world's finest gardens; it is a romp through history and an armchair ride around the world. 339 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Horticulture::Gardening; Gardening; ISBN/EAN: 9780522857764. Inventory No: 269548. This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries. Codice articolo 269548
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Gardens of Eden
Da: Barclay Books, York, WA, Australia
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Paperback. 1. Beautiful gardens can steal your breath and feed your soul. Gardens of Eden brings together more than fifty of the world's most beautiful gardens. Spanning time and continents, this book visits the glorious paradise gardens of ancient Persia, the restrained gardens of Italy and the Buddhist-inspired landscapes of China and Japan. Gardens of Eden ushers you through a botanical wonderland. Illustrated by more than 500 photographs, this tour takes in such gardens as Les Jardins du Paradis in Cordes-sur-Ciel, France; Nooroo in Australia's Blue Mountains; Villa Lante in Tuscany, Italy-the greatest and most perfect example of High Renaissance art and gardening-and the ancient gardens of Kyoto, Japan. It also surveys gardens in which some of the world's greatest writers found inspiration, such as Vita Sackville-West's Sissinghurst in Kent, and where politicians found solace, such as George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate. A celebration of the ideals and aesthetics that govern the creation of gardens in many cultures, this lavishly illustrated book is not simply a stroll through the world's finest gardens; it is a romp through history and an armchair ride around the world. 2009. A fine, unmarked copy that presents as brand new. Scans available if required. Codice articolo 5571793
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