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The Pursuit of Paradise

The Pursuit of Paradise

Jane Brown

Full of fascinating characters and vignettes - from ancient Greeks to suffragettes, from eccentric military men to Catholics in hiding from persecution - this text looks into how society's changes have altered our views of gardening, who does it, and how we do it.
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Full of fascinating characters and vignettes - from ancient Greeks to suffragettes, from eccentric military men to Catholics in hiding from persecution - this text looks into how society's changes have altered our views of gardening, who does it, and how we do it. What drives people to risk their lives in search of a rare Himalayan flower? Why are so many gardeners homosexual? How did gardening become a respectable career for women? When did looking at other people's gardens become a national British pastime? Using particular gardens to lead into themes like power, refuge, female emancipation, distribution of wealth and fashion, Jane Brown presents a history of the nation through its most popular national pursuit.

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Title - The Pursuit of Paradise

Edition -

Author - Jane Brown

ISBN 13 - 9780002558440

Imprint - HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

Publisher - HarperCollins Publishers

Date Published - 20/09/1999

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No. of pages -

Binding Type - Hardback

Dimensions - 159 x 240 x mm

Weight - 810 g

Languages - English