Medieval English Gardens

 

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Online sinds
28 mei 2018
EAN
9780486781198
Taal
Engels
Bindwijze
Paperback
Aantal pagina's
312 pagina's

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Omschrijving

From castle to cottage, nearly every medieval dwelling possessed an enclosed plot for growing herbs, food, and flowers. This illustrated survey of gardening lore from the era between the Norman Conquest and the Renaissance reveals a wealth of ancient secrets. Drawn from obscure sources — scraps of parchment from account rolls, charters, surveys, and registers — the book provides hitherto inaccessible knowledge about the plans, organization, and common uses of gardens in the pre-industrial world.
Both an excellent work of scholarship and a fascinating read, the book examines the location, ownership, purpose, layout, overall appearance, fashions, and workmanship of English gardens. It further explores the gardens' colorful and fragrant contents, describing castle gardens, pleasure gardens, lovers' gardens, and secret gardens. Other subjects include infirmary gardens, herbariums, kitchen gardens, and flowery meads in addition to the cultivation of orchards, vineyards, and beehives.

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Categorie
Politiek (Tip! Bekijk de top 10)
Artikelnummer
2484112
Online sinds
28 mei 2018
EAN
9780486781198

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Taal
Engels
Bindwijze
Paperback
Aantal pagina's
312 pagina's

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Verschijningsdatum
juli 2014
Afmetingen
22,2 x 14 x 1,7 cm