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OverviewThis stunning gift book offers fruit and vegetables as detailed art, viewed through eighteenth-century eyes, allowing us to enjoy the sight of swan-necked gourds and horned lemons, smile at silkworms hovering over mulberries and delight at the quirkiness of 'strawberry spinach' ... a delicious medley of garden produce for gardeners and art-lovers. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Caroline BallPublisher: Bodleian Library Imprint: Bodleian Library ISBN: 9781851245666ISBN 10: 1851245669 Pages: 152 Publication Date: 28 May 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsA mouth-wateringly beautiful collection of 18th-century botanical engravings, featuring both common and unusual fruits and vegetables. Of great historical and artistic interest, gardeners will also find plenty of inspiration. -- The Bookseller Author InformationCAROLINE BALL is an editor, copywriter and occasional translator who has written on many subjects, but has a particular interest in horticulture, garden history and the plant-hunters, both men and women, who have made our gardens and countryside the rich and diverse habitats they are today. She is a keen gardener and author of Heritage Apples, and has contributed to other books, including a study of William Morris and a guide to historical sites. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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