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Author:   Jennifer Munroe ,  Ms. Anne Lake Prescott ,  Dr. Betty S. Travitsky
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   Facsimile edition
Volume:   3
Weight:   0.816kg
ISBN:  

9780754651666

ISBN 10:   0754651665
Pages:   472
Publication Date:   25 February 2008
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Contents: Preface by the General Editors; Introductory Note; Part One: Books for Housewives: Thomas Tusser, title page 'The points of Huswifrie' in Fiue hundreth points of good husbandry (1574); John Partridge, The Treasurie of hidden secrets (1627); William Lawson, title page and pp1-26 'The Covntrie Hovsewifes Garden' in A New Orchard and Garden with The Countrie Housewife's Garden (1618): Gervase Markham, title page and extracts from Covntrey Contentments or the English Husvvife (1623). Part Two: Books for Ladies: Thomas Harris, 'The Ladys Diversion in her Garden', title page and pp161-176 in Hannah Woolley, The Accomplisht Ladys Delight (1675); Charles Evelyn, title page 'The Ladys Recreation; or, The Third and Last Part of the Art of Gardening Improv'd' in John Lawrence, The Art of Gardening Improv'd (1718); Appendix: Pierre (Peter) Erondelle (Erondel), title page, 'The 12.Dialogue' in The French Garden: for Ladies and Gentlewomen to Walke In (1605) .

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Jennifer Munroe is Assistant Professor of English and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Women's Studies, at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA.

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