A Grand Tour Of Gardens

Author : Anne Sinkler Whaley LeClercq
Publisher : Univ of South Carolina Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-07-23
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781611171778

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A Grand Tour of Gardens by Anne Sinkler Whaley LeClercq Pdf

From Italy to Switzerland, Germany to Spain, and Philadelphia to New Orleans, Anne Sinkler Whaley LeClercq describes the beauty of different historic gardens in this collection of essays. A Grand Tour of Gardens: Traveling in Beauty through Western Europe and the United States showcases her excursions to historic gardens around the world. Through her own experiences LeClercq enables the garden adventurer to anticipate the world of color, design, and horticulture in each magnificent garden described here. The essays in A Grand Tour of Gardens are filled with history, plant lore, anecdote, and high-society gossip of the most famous public and private gardens of the United States and Europe. A Grand Tour of Gardens begins with an essay by LeClercq's mother, the late Emily Whaley. "Gardening as Art and Entertainment" discusses Whaley's iconic garden on Church Street in Charleston, South Carolina, and its other gardens that she knew and describes here. For every garden visited, LeClercq vividly details new combinations of horticultural art forms and enlivens the reader's imagination. Traveling to Claude Monet's Garden at Giverny, France; Frederick Law Olmstead's Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina; and the garden of Beatrice Rothschild on the Cote d'Azure, LeClercq features these gardens in words and illustrations. A Grand Tour of Gardens serves as a roadmap for viewing gardens worldwide and provides a set of rubrics for assessing design elements of each garden. The tips shared in these essays provide a visitor with the tools for deciphering the "language" of a nursery. In eight fun-filled chapters, A Grand Tour of Gardens takes the reader on a worldwide visit to the discovery of historic gardens as a source of art, inspiration, and entertainment.

Author : Gervase Jackson-Stops,James Pipkin
Publisher : Pavilion Books, Limited
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1857936191

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The Country House Garden by Gervase Jackson-Stops,James Pipkin Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Gardens
ISBN : STANFORD:36105021881672

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Gardens: the new Grand Tour by Anonim Pdf

Author : Alan Titchmarsh
Publisher : Hodder & Stoughton
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781444708073

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Mr Gandy's Grand Tour by Alan Titchmarsh Pdf

**Alan's spellbinding new novel THE GIFT, set in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, is available to pre-order now!** Timothy Gandy has kept his lifetime's ambition secret for forty years. Now, suddenly (if tragically) released from the hen-pecked tedium of his ordinary existence, he is unexpectedly free to realize his dreams. He will embark on a Grand Tour of Europe, following in the footsteps of the aristocrats of the eighteenth century. He anticipates high art, culture and pleasant weather. He never expected to encounter new friendships - and possibly even love - along the way. It seems that Mr Gandy has embarked on the journey of a lifetime . . . READERS ARE LOVING MR GANDY'S GRAND TOUR: 'Another heartwarming story from Alan Titchmarsh' - 5 STARS 'Well worth reading' - 5 STARS 'What a sweet tale this was' - 5 STARS 'Loved it!' - 5 STARS 'Enchanting' - 5 STARS

Author : Rosemary Verey
Publisher : Bulfinch Press
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0821220748

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Secret Gardens by Rosemary Verey Pdf

All the secret gardens in this book are real, not imaginary, although they posses the beauty and mystery of their forebears. Some have the charm of intimacy, others are jungle-like and over-grown, but all give a strong feeling of the presence of their creator.

Author : Francis Russell
Publisher : Bitter Lemon Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-10
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781908524881

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123 Places in Turkey by Francis Russell Pdf

This personal and well-informed selection and description of the most interesting towns and individual buildings and archaeological sites in Turkey is the definitive guidebook for the discerning traveler. The author has been visiting Turkey for nearly fifty years and is the perfect companion for those who want to know about more than the obvious attractions. This book will immeasurably enhance any thoughtful traveler's visit, but can also be read at home as an aid to planning, or recalling, a trip, or simply as a guide to the astonishing and multi-faceted artistic and architectural riches of that most fascinating country.

Author : Jennifer Wohletz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0997384751

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The Gardens of Mackinac Island by Jennifer Wohletz Pdf

Take a tour through Mackinac Island's private and public outdoor spaces for a rare peek at gardens both humble and grand. Each garden has a story, many have secrets, and most have a connection to the past. Come to the gardens and hear the voices of those who love them. With more than 600 color photographs featuring nearly 100 gardens and the Mackinac Island State Park, this book masterfully interweaves narratives, poetry, history and horticulture of this unique island, creating a time capsule of past and present. Mackinac's premier landscape architect Jack Barnwell along with his fellow island landscape designers and local gardeners show how they bring a unique sense of style in the outdoors. From naturalized rock gardens, tranquil ponds, fragrant lilacs and heirloom perennial gardens, to classical statues, elegant fountains, historic pergolas and showy border gardens, The Gardens of Mackinac Island provides a welcome variety of inspiration for creating an inviting, relaxing outdoor space.

Author : Mark Lane
Publisher : Kyle Books
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-24
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780857839282

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Royal Gardens of the World by Mark Lane Pdf

A sumptuous exploration of 21 of the world's most celebrated royal gardens, from the formal splendour of Versailles to the organic, sustainable Highgrove. In mainland Europe you can journey from the formal splendour of Het Loo in the Netherlands and Fontainebleau in France to the Baroque World Heritage Site of the Royal Palace of Caserta in Southern Italy. Further afield still lies the Taj Mahal in India and the Peterhof Palace in Russia. Each featured garden will include the history, plantings and evolution of the garden as well as plant portraits of key plants and information about the design and layout of each. Countries included are: England, Scotland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Russia, India, Bali and Japan. This inspiring global selection of royal gardens is a perfect gift for any gardening enthusiast or armchair traveller and takes the reader on a journey of architecturally significant houses and their classic gardens as well as providing planting ideas that range from modest to grand, simple to ornate.

Author : J. Black
Publisher : Springer
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2003-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780230287242

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France and the Grand Tour by J. Black Pdf

In this innovative study of the Grand Tour, Black relies on archival sources to provide an exploration of the real tourist experience rather than, as for the majority of studies of the Grand Tour, an account that is essentially based on travel literature. While sensitive to wider cultural dimensions, the author demonstrates his interest in the experience of tourists, particularly the circumstances they encountered, and the impact of the Grand Tour on British Society.

Author : John Dixon Hunt
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780812216042

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Garden and Grove by John Dixon Hunt Pdf

"This is a major work and, I think, Hunt's best. . . . Once picked up, the book cannot be put down, for it is an exciting exegesis of the continuing Italian influence upon English garden art."—Country Life

Author : Stephanie Ross
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2001-03
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0226728072

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What Gardens Mean by Stephanie Ross Pdf

In What Gardens Mean, Stephanie Ross draws on philosophy as well as the histories of art, gardens, culture, and ideas to explore the magical lure of gardens. Paying special attention to the amazing landscape gardens of eighteenth-century England, she situates gardening among the other fine arts, documenting the complex messages gardens can convey and tracing various connections between gardens and the art of painting. What Gardens Mean offers a distinctive blend of historical and contemporary material, ranging from extensive accounts of famous eighteenth-century gardens to incisive connections with present-day philosophical debates. And while Ross examines aesthetic writings from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, including Joseph Addison’s Spectator essays on the pleasures of imagination, the book’s opening chapter surveys more recent theories about the nature and boundaries of art. She also considers gardens on their own terms, following changes in garden style, analyzing the phenomenal experience of viewing or strolling through a garden, and challenging the claim that the art of gardening is now a dead one. (ed.)

Author : Christopher Woods
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-25
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781604698909

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Gardenlust by Christopher Woods Pdf

“An extraordinary collection of 21st-century gardens that will arouse wanderlust… Whether you are a garden globetrotter or an armchair explorer, this book is definitely one to add to your collection.” —Gardens Illustrated A steep hillside oasis in Singapore, a garden distinguished by shape and light in Marrakech, a haunting tree museum in Switzerland—these are just a few of the extraordinary outdoor havens visited in Gardenlust. In this sumptuous global tour of modern gardens, intrepid plant expert Christopher Woods spotlights 50 gardens that push boundaries and define natural beauty in significant ways. Featuring both private and public gardens, this journey makes its way from the Americas and Europe to Australia and New Zealand, with stops in Asia, Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula. Along the way, you'll learn about the people, plants, and stories that make these iconic gardens so lust-worthy. As inspiring as it is insightful, Gardenlust will delight your passion for garden inspiration—and the many places it grows.

Author : Bunny Williams,Nancy Drew
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1998-02-11
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780684826059

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On Garden Style by Bunny Williams,Nancy Drew Pdf

"A leading interior designer and a gardening journalist combine their expertise to provide readers with an authoritative volume on how to create and maintain gardens of all kinds, as well as how to appreciate their aesthetic appeal." --Publisher description.

Author : Paola Bianchi,Karin Wolfe
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 517 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107147706

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Turin and the British in the Age of the Grand Tour by Paola Bianchi,Karin Wolfe Pdf

This is an international publication exploring early modern cultural exchange between Britain and Savoy, including political, diplomatic, social, religious and artistic trends.

Author : Bunny Williams
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 936 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781683350293

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Bunny Williams On Garden Style by Bunny Williams Pdf

The classic guide to designing peaceful and beautiful “outdoor rooms” by focusing on the structure and the details that create mood and character. First published in 1998, On Garden Style established Bunny Williams as a reputable expert on gardens. In Bunny Williams on Garden Style, Williams visits impeccably designed gardens around the world, shedding light on the key components that make a garden so appealing and idyllic. For Williams, gardens offer an escape, and she imparts vital information on how to envision your garden and design a space that translates into a lush sanctuary reflecting your taste and style. Once you’ve imagined your garden, Williams offers advice for bringing it to fruition—the garden structure, furnishing the space, and establishing an aesthetic. The book also includes plant lists, a reading list, and more. Filled with new photography of spectacular gardens, this latest volume is both a wonderful inspiration and a practical guide to gardening from one of the world’s most renowned design experts. Also available from Bunny Williams: Love Affairs with Houses and A House by the Sea.