Book: Gardens: A Literary Companion( Series - Greystone Nature ) Writers have long found relaxation and inspiration in gardening, often discussing their efforts in eloquent essays that seem to capture the very scent of the earth. This anthology brings together the best gardening essays from around the world and across the centuries. Highlights in this rich, satisfying collection include medieval herbalist John Gerard extolling the virtues of the potato, Czech playwright Karel Capek's celebrating the winter garden, Catherine Parr Traill's 1855 gardening tips, and a reminiscence of Thomas Hardy by his gardener, Bertie Stephens.
Details of Book: Gardens: A Literary Companion( Series - Greystone Nature ) Book: Gardens: A Literary Companion( Series - Greystone Nature )
Author: Merilyn Simonds
ISBN: 1553653270
ISBN-13: 9781553653271
, 978-1553653271
Binding: Hardcover
Publishing Date: 2008/03/28
Publisher: Greystone Books
Number of Pages: 174
Language: English