The British Arboretum Trees, Science and Culture in the Nineteenth Century |
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| Author:
| Elliott, Paul A.
Watkins, Charles
Daniels, Stephen |
| Series title: | Science and Culture in the Nineteenth Century Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84893-097-1 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2011 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $252.00 |
Book Description:
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This study explores the science and culture of nineteenth-century British arboretums. These were fostered by a variety of factors: global trade and exploration, popularity of collecting, significance to the British economy and society, developments in science, changes in landscape gardening aesthetics and agricultural and horticultural improvement.
This study explores the science and culture of nineteenth-century British arboretums. These were fostered by a variety of factors: global trade and exploration, popularity of collecting, significance to the British economy and society, developments in science, changes in landscape gardening aesthetics and agricultural and horticultural improvement.