The Story of Gardening: From the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the Hanging Gardens of New York

By Richardson Little Wright

Book Overview

""The Story Of Gardening: From The Hanging Gardens Of Babylon To The Hanging Gardens Of New York"" by Richardson Little Wright is a comprehensive and fascinating exploration of the history of gardening. The book takes readers on a journey through time, examining the development of gardening practices and the evolution of garden design from ancient civilizations to modern times. Starting with the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the book explores the gardens of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, and the influence they had on the development of gardening in Europe. It then delves into the medieval period, the Renaissance, and the Baroque era, examining the different styles of garden design and the role of gardens in society during these times. The book also covers the rise of the English landscape garden, the influence of the Romantic movement, and the development of public parks and gardens in the 19th and 20th centuries. Along the way, the author provides fascinating anecdotes and insights into the lives of famous gardeners and designers, such as Capability Brown, Gertrude Jekyll, and Frederick Law Olmsted. With beautiful illustrations and photographs throughout, ""The Story Of Gardening"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of gardening and the evolution of garden design. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or simply appreciate the beauty of nature, this book is sure to inspire and delight.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258108046
• ISBN13: 9781258108045
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 520 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"