Thomas Jefferson S Flower Garden At Monticello

Author : Edwin Morris Betts,Hazlehurst Bolton Perkins,Peter J. Hatch
Publisher : University of Virginia Press
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0813910870

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Thomas Jefferson's Flower Garden at Monticello by Edwin Morris Betts,Hazlehurst Bolton Perkins,Peter J. Hatch Pdf

The restoration of the flower gardens at Monticello in 1941, sponsored by the Garden Club of Virginia, was the result of Edwin Betts's scholarly research and Hazlehurst Perkins's practical gardening skills. Thomas Jefferson's Flower Garden at Monticello presents the evolution of Jefferson's ornamental gardening efforts with an analysis of the flower gardens as they were planned, planted, and ultimately restored. No early American gardens were as well-documented as those at Monticello, which became an experimental station, a botanic garden of new and unusual plants from around the world. Betts and Perkins communicate here the nature and sources of Jefferson's intelligent venture into ornamental gardening. The third edition includes a revised plant list, annotation of the more than 100 species cultivated in the flower garden, and new illustrations.

Author : Edwin Morris Betts,Hazlehurst Bolton Perkins
Publisher : University of Virginia Press
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Gardening
ISBN : UOM:39015007194056

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Thomas Jefferson's Flower Garden at Monticello by Edwin Morris Betts,Hazlehurst Bolton Perkins Pdf

The restoration of the flower gardens at Monticello in 1941, sponsored by the Garden Club of Virginia, was the result of Edwin Betts's scholarly research and Hazlehurst Perkins's practical gardening skills. Thomas Jefferson's Flower Garden at Monticello presents the evolution of Jefferson's ornamental gardening efforts with an analysis of the flower gardens as they were planned, planted, and ultimately restored. No early American gardens were as well-documented as those at Monticello, which became an experimental station, a botanic garden of new and unusual plants from around the world. Betts and Perkins communicate here the nature and sources of Jefferson's intelligent venture into ornamental gardening. The third edition includes a revised plant list, annotation of the more than 100 species cultivated in the flower garden, and new illustrations.

Author : Edwin Morris Betts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Gardens
ISBN : OCLC:1151428856

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Thomas Jefferson's flower garden at Monticello by Edwin Morris Betts Pdf

Author : Peter J. Hatch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Gardening
ISBN : WISC:89112194535

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The Gardens of Thomas Jefferson's Monticello by Peter J. Hatch Pdf

Describes Jefferson's practices and accomplishments as a gardener, illustrated with photographs of the gardens as they are today.

Author : Peter J. Hatch
Publisher : University of Virginia Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0813917468

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The Fruits and Fruit Trees of Monticello by Peter J. Hatch Pdf

"Not since Jefferson himself has anyone combined such love and knowledge of all that blooms and grows and bears fruit at Monticello as does Peter Hatch.... History, pomology, the mind of Thomas Jefferson, the best of many worlds in scholarship and nature, are all to be found here, as well as a number of surprises.... The book is at once thorough, authoritative, and a pleasure to read. For it’s not only that the author knows his subject as does no one else, but that he has the natural ability as a writer to include us in its pleasures."—David McCullough Anyone who didn’t already know that fruit-growing looks more romantic from the outside than the inside will come away from the book recognizing that a working ‘fruitery’ is a hard-won achievement. "As seen here, Monticello fascinatingly crystallized an age full of promise, puzzlement, and contradictions. It was a place quintessentially Jeffersonian: the creation of a man who loved experimenting with unions of the useful and the beautiful."— Los Angeles Times "This is an intriguing book. It took Hatch 10 years to write a book that will appeal to pomologists, backyard fruit growers, historians, and politicians. That is a wide sweep and Hatch does it magnificently."— Richmond Times-Dispatch "Illustrated both with old drawings and photographs as well as recent color photographs of the varieties, this book has an astonishing amount of historical detail.... Those interested in early American fruit culture and the dawn of horticulture (which were nearly synonymous) will find no better account than this."— Horticulture "Beautifully illustrated, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of Monticello is indispensable reading for anyone interested in Jefferson, or the history of American horticulture." — Traditional Gardening Lavishly illustrated, Peter Hatch’s The Fruits and Fruit Trees of Monticello is not only a detailed history of Jefferson’s gardens and their re-creation but a virtual encyclopedia of early American pomology. Peter J. Hatch is Director of Gardens and Grounds at Monticello and the author of The Gardens of Monticello and Thomas Jefferson’s Flower Garden at Monticello (Virginia).

Author : Elizabeth Hatcher Sadler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1926
Category : Monticello (Va.)
ISBN : UOM:39015067217581

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The Bloom of Monticello by Elizabeth Hatcher Sadler Pdf

TJ's life at Monticello with special attention to his plants and gardens; minor. -- Frank Shuffelton.

Author : Anna Pavord
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-14
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781526602671

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The Tulip by Anna Pavord Pdf

A revised and updated edition of the internationally bestselling classic Anna Pavord's now classic, internationally bestselling sensation, The Tulip, is not a gardening book. It is the story of a flower that has driven men mad. Greed, desire, anguish and devotion have all played their part in the development of the tulip from a wild flower of the Asian steppes to the worldwide phenomenon it is today. No other flower carries so much baggage; it charts political upheavals, illuminates social behaviour, mirrors economic booms and busts, plots the ebb and flow of religious persecution. Why did the tulip dominate so many lives through so many centuries in so many countries? Anna Pavord, a self-confessed tulipomaniac, spent six years looking for answers, roaming through eastern Turkey and Central Asia to tell how a humble wild flower made its way along the Silk Road and eventually took the whole of Western Europe by storm. Sumptuously illustrated from a wide range of sources, this irresistible volume has become a bible, a unique source book, a universal gift and a joy to all who possess it. This beautifully redesigned edition features a new Preface by the author, a revised listing of the best varieties of this incomparable flower to choose for your garden and a reorganised listing of tulip species to reflect the latest thinking by taxonomists.

Author : H. Peter Loewer
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0811700763

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Jefferson's Garden by H. Peter Loewer Pdf

Author : Lucia C. Stanton
Publisher : University of Virginia Press
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780813932231

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"Those who Labor for My Happiness" by Lucia C. Stanton Pdf

Our perception of life at Monticello has changed dramatically over the past quarter century. The image of an estate presided over by a benevolent Thomas Jefferson has given way to a more complex view of Monticello as a working plantation, the success of which was made possible by the work of slaves. At the center of this transition has been the work of Lucia "Cinder" Stanton, recognized as the leading interpreter of Jefferson's life as a planter and master and of the lives of his slaves and their descendants. This volume represents the first attempt to pull together Stanton's most important writings on slavery at Monticello and beyond. Stanton's pioneering work deepened our understanding of Jefferson without demonizing him. But perhaps even more important is the light her writings have shed on the lives of the slaves at Monticello. Her detailed reconstruction for modern readers of slaves' lives vividly reveals their active roles in the creation of Monticello and a dynamic community previously unimagined. The essays collected here address a rich variety of topics, from family histories (including the Hemingses) to the temporary slave community at Jefferson's White House to stories of former slaves' lives after Monticello. Each piece is characterized by Stanton's deep knowledge of her subject and by her determination to do justice to both Jefferson and his slaves. Published in association with the Thomas Jefferson Foundation.

Author : Peter Martin
Publisher : University of Virginia Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0813920531

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The Pleasure Gardens of Virginia by Peter Martin Pdf

Using a rich assortment of illustrations and biographical sketches, Peter Martin relates the experiences of colonial gardeners who shaped the natural beauty of Virginia's wilderness into varied displays of elegance. He shows that ornamental gardening was a scientific, aesthetic, and cultural enterprise that thoroughly engaged some of the leading figures of the period, including the British governors at Williamsburg and the great plantation owners George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, William Byrd, and John Custis. In presenting accounts of their gardening efforts, Martin reveals the intricacies of colonial garden design, plant searches, and experimentation, as well as the problems in adapting European landscaping ideas to local climate. The Pleasure Gardens of Virginia also brings to life the social and commercial interaction between Williamsburg and the plantations, and examines early American ideas about gracious living. While placing Virginia's garden tradition within the larger context of that of the colonial South, Martin tells a very human story of how this art both influenced and reflected the quality of colonial life. As Virginia grew economically and culturally, the garden became a projection of the gardener's personal identity, as exemplified by the endeavors of Washington at Mount Vernon and Jefferson at Monticello. Martin draws upon both pictorial representations and the findings of modern archaeological excavations in order to recapture the gardens as they existed in colonial times.

Author : Andrew Burstein
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2006-03-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786736713

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Jefferson's Secrets by Andrew Burstein Pdf

Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826, leaving behind a series of mysteries that captured the imaginations of historical investigators-an interest rekindled by the recent revelation that he fathered a child by Sally Hemmings, a woman he legally owned-yet there is still surprisingly little known about him as a man. In Jefferson's Secrets Andrew Burstein focuses on Jefferson's last days to create an emotionally powerful portrait of the uncensored private citizen who was also a giant of a man. Drawing on sources previous biographers have glossed over or missed entirely, Burstein uncovers, first and foremost, how Jefferson confronted his own mortality; and in doing so, he reveals how he viewed his sexual choices. Delving into Jefferson's soul, Burstein lays bare the president's thoughts about his own legacy, his predictions for American democracy, and his feelings regarding women and religion. The result is a moving and surprising work of history that sets a new standard, post-DNA, for the next generation's reassessment of the most evocative and provocative of this country's founders.

Author : Annette Gordon-Reed,Peter S. Onuf
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781631490781

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"Most Blessed of the Patriarchs": Thomas Jefferson and the Empire of the Imagination by Annette Gordon-Reed,Peter S. Onuf Pdf

New York Times Bestseller Named one of the Best Books of the Year by the San Francisco Chronicle Finalist for the George Washington Prize Finalist for the Library of Virginia Literary Award A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice Selection "An important book…[R]ichly rewarding. It is full of fascinating insights about Jefferson." —Gordon S. Wood, New York Review of Books Hailed by critics and embraced by readers, "Most Blessed of the Patriarchs" is one of the richest and most insightful accounts of Thomas Jefferson in a generation. Following her Pulitzer Prize–winning The Hemingses of Monticello¸ Annette Gordon-Reed has teamed with Peter S. Onuf to present a provocative and absorbing character study, "a fresh and layered analysis" (New York Times Book Review) that reveals our third president as "a dynamic, complex and oftentimes contradictory human being" (Chicago Tribune). Gordon-Reed and Onuf fundamentally challenge much of what we thought we knew, and through their painstaking research and vivid prose create a portrait of Jefferson, as he might have painted himself, one "comprised of equal parts sun and shadow" (Jane Kamensky).

Author : Marta McDowell
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2024-01-16
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781643263625

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All the Presidents' Gardens by Marta McDowell Pdf

This New York Times bestseller shares the rich history of the White House grounds, revealing how the story of the garden is also the story of America. The 18-acres surrounding the White House have been an unwitting witness to history—kings and queens have dined there, bills and treaties have been signed, and presidents have landed and retreated. Throughout it all, the grounds have remained not only beautiful, but also a powerful reflection of American trends. In All the Presidents' Gardens bestselling author Marta McDowell tells the untold history of the White House grounds with historical and contemporary photographs, vintage seeds catalogs, and rare glimpses into Presidential pastimes. History buffs will revel in the fascinating tidbits about Lincoln’s goats, Ike's putting green, Jackie's iconic roses, Amy Carter's tree house, and Trump's controversial renovations. Gardeners will enjoy the information on the plants whose favor has come and gone over the years and the gardeners who have been responsible for it all. As one head gardener put it, “What’s great about the job is that our trees, our plants, our shrubs, know nothing about politics.”

Author : Thomas Jefferson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Gardening
ISBN : OCLC:1302554740

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Thomas Jefferson's Garden Book, 1766-1824, with Relevant Extracts from His Other Writings by Thomas Jefferson Pdf

Author : Evelyne Bloch-Dano
Publisher : University of Virginia Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780813940274

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Paper Gardens by Evelyne Bloch-Dano Pdf

From Jean-Jacques Rousseau to Marcel Proust, from Marguerite Duras to George Sand, from Colette to Patrick Modiano, gardens appear in novels as representations of the real world, but also as reflections of the imagination. In Paper Gardens: A Stroll through French Literature, Évelyne Bloch-Dano contemplates the role of the garden in the work of great prose writers, ruminating on how the garden can variously symbolize a reflection of the soul, a well-earned rest, an improving form of work, a nostalgia for childhood, and the dream of an ideal world. The charming and erudite first section focuses on history and is devoted to types of gardens ranging from the biblical Garden of Eden to English parklands; the second perceptively considers their role in literary works. Concealed within these cultivated wanderings is also an element of autobiography. Lovers of literature and gardening alike will fall in love with this beautifully written meditation.