Irish Gardens - Hardcover
Featured here are famous historic gardens, as well as new and restored ones. The photographs capture the atmosphere of each garden while the text describes the design, planting and ornamental features. A map shows the precise locations of the gardens, and a visitor's guide gives details of opening times. Colour plans clearly show the layouts and the author - a personal friend of many of the owners - supplies anecdotes that help paint a more intimate portrait.
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The gardens of Ireland are famed for their great beauty, variety, and distinctive character. Fine rain, soft sunshine, the warmth of the Gulf Stream, and the dramatic setting of rivers and mountains combine to create the perfect conditions for the creation of magical gardens of breathtaking diversity. This book celebrates twenty of the best Irish gardens, telling their fascinating stories, revealing their secrets, and evoking the special atmosphere of each. The range from historical gardens to lush vegetable gardens to wild, romantic paradises.
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Olda Fitzgerald writes about Irish houses, gardens and people for publications including Harpers and Queen, World of Interiors, Tatler, Vogue and The Spectator. Stephen Robson works extensively for National Trust and has contributed to a number of books, most recently Creative Vegetable Gardening by Joy Larkcom.
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- PublisherCONRAN OCTOPUS
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 1840910143
- ISBN 13 9781840910148
- BindingHardcover
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Book Description Green Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Stephen Robson (photos) (illustrator). First Edition. PRESENTATION COPY SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. 224pp, illustrated with colour photos and monotone gardens maps/plans, many full-page and double spread, author's presentation inscription to title page, green cloth with matching endpapers, gilt spine lettering, dust jacket in very good, unclipped condition. Size: Quarto. Presentation Copy - Author. Gardens. Seller Inventory # 014738
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Book Description Rilegato. Condition: come nuovo. New. Has some minor shelf wear. Contains: Visitor's Guide. Index. Bibliography., Ill. bn: --, Ill. colori: Illustrated throughout, Peso: 1555 gr. Seller Inventory # 767-CC08
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 224 pages. Featured here are famous historic gardens, as well as new and restored ones. The photographs capture the atmosphere of each garden while the text describes the design, planting and ornamental features. Seller Inventory # 960s
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