An Island Garden (Illustrated) |
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| Illustrator:
| Hassam, Childe |
| Author:
| Thaxter, Celia |
| ISBN: | 979-8-6661-0642-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2020 |
| Publisher: | Independently Published
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $8.92 |
Book Description:
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Armed with a treasure trove of flower growing knowledge, American author and poet Celia Thaxter takes you on an adventure through her gardening experiences on the island of Appledore, sharing her indispensable advice on how to grow the perfect flower. This illustrated 1894 gardening classic not only features the writing of Thaxter, but is delightfully enhanced by the artwork of impressionist Childe Hassam. The illustrations capture the look and feel of...
More Description Armed with a treasure trove of flower growing knowledge, American author and poet Celia Thaxter takes you on an adventure through her gardening experiences on the island of Appledore, sharing her indispensable advice on how to grow the perfect flower.
This illustrated 1894 gardening classic not only features the writing of Thaxter, but is delightfully enhanced by the artwork of impressionist Childe Hassam.
The illustrations capture the look and feel of Thaxter's island life with her flowers, as she describes in detail a plethora of tips and techniques for raising a lush and healthy flower garden, while delivering a fascinating story that is sure to please both gardening enthusiasts and casual readers alike.