Marjory pegram (3 risultati)

Hardback. Marjory Pegram, John Murray. Author: Marjory PegramBinding: HardbackPublished: John Murray, 1939Condition:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Faded and yellowed spine. Faded blue cloth with marks and specks. Bumping on corners. Foxing on book block and prelims. Clean text.The Wolseley Heritage chronicles the fascinating history of a prominent lineage, detailing their enduring impact on society and industry. This compelling narrative uncovers the intricate tapestry of their contributions across generations, presenting a thorough account of their influence. The book illustrates the challenges and triumphs faced by this notable family, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of their lasting legacy. It is an academic yet engaging work, meticulously researched and presented with authority. Hardback.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. France Wolseley was an English gardening author and instructor. Her Glynde College for Lady Gardeners in East Sussex had the patronage of famous gardening names such as Gertrude Jekyll, Ellen Willmott, and William Robinson. To be the only child of so vital a personality as Lord Wolseley and his brilliant and autocratic wife was a position to bring difficulties to any but the most passive. Frances Wolseley inherited far too much of her parents' strong characteristics not to strive for freedom and independence for herself. Her relations with her parents, here frankly told by her own wish, make a most interesting character study, and a very human one. From her early days she mixed with interes.…

Condizione: fair to good. First Edition. First? Printing. 22 cm, 293, illus., footnotes, index, boards somewhat worn and soiled, pencil erasure on front endpaper, some foxing.