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A Glossary of Garden History (Shire Garden History) [Paperback]

Michael Symes (Author)


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April 2000 Shire Garden History (Book 6)
Michael Symes explains the differences between terms that often confuse gardening enthusiasts. An example of this would be the difference between a gazebo, a belvedere and a summerhouse. Over 500 entries provide a wide range of definitions.'

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Michael Symes is a garden historian whose interested developed from literature to real gardens, particularly those of the eighteeenth century. For several years he has taught garden history to adults in university extra-mural classes and has engaged in research which has resulted in a number of publications. His books 'The English Rococo Garden' and 'Garden Sculpture' also appear in the Shire Garden History series. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Shire Pubns; 2 edition (April 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0747804397
  • ISBN-13: 978-0747804390
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,070,310 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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