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History of the English herb garden

by Sanecki, Kay N.

Format: Print Book 1992
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CLP - Main Library Second Floor - Closed Reference (Please ask for assistance) rq SB351.H5 S26 1992
Location  CLP - Main Library
 
Collection  Second Floor - Closed Reference (Please ask for assistance)
 
Call Number  rq SB351.H5 S26 1992
 
 

Summary
A fascinating and charming survey of the art of herb growing from the tenth century to the present, mainly as it has developed in England. The author's text is enhanced by quotations from ancient medieval and Anglo-Saxon herbals, and illustrated with medieval prints and book plates as well as color and black-and-white photographs of 20th- century gardens. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Published Reviews
Booklist Review: "A thoughtful, historical approach sets this apart from recent how-to books on herb gardening. Information is culled from the earliest recorded treatises of Roman Britain right up to documentation of present-day planting schemes of Royal Horticultural Society properties. Sanecki's research is wide-ranging and her book full of interesting minutiae, like magical meanings. Still, it offers an in-depth study of many individuals who contributed significantly to the field of botany. This handsomely turned-out volume should prove to be a fine resource, since much of the material here, including illustrations from various esoteric sources, will not be found in other publications. ~--Alice Joyce"
From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.
Additional Information
Subjects Herb gardens -- Great Britain -- History.
Herb gardening -- Great Britain -- History.
Herbals -- Great Britain -- History.
Herbalists -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Herbs -- Great Britain -- History.
Publisher London :Ward Lock,1992
Language English
Description 128 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm
Bibliography Notes Includes bibliographical references (page 123) and index.
ISBN 0706369904
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