The John Tradescants: Gardeners to the Rose and Lily Queen [Hardcover]

Prudence Leith-Ross (Editor)

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ISBN-10: 0720606128 | ISBN-13: 978-0720606126 | Publication Date: June 1984

There are few more important figures in the history of English gardening than John Tradescant the elder (1570-1638) and his son (1608-1662). This is the definitive study of two remarkable men who travelled to new or little-known lands - John the elder to Russia, the Near East and North Africa, John the Younger to the new colony of Virginia - in search of botanical treasures. They worked for a series of eminent patrons and supervised the creation of some of the great gardens of the period. They also introduced many new plants into Britain. Prudence Leith-Ross identifies those varieties which were first grown by the Tradescants or introduced to the country by one of them. In the extensive appendices each plant is identified with its modern botanical name, making this an essential work for all those interested in the history of gardening. Extremely well-researched and the tale is well-told.""-House and Garden

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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About the Author

Prudence Leith-Ross is a writer and gardener who has researched the life of the John Tradescants for many years.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Kapitan Szabo Pub (June 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0720606128
• ISBN-13: 978-0720606126
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,770,279 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The fascinating history and biographies of the two, August 6, 2005

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This review is from: The John Tradescants: Gardeners to the Rose and Lily Queen (Paperback)

Few may have heard of the John Tradescants, father and son of the late 1500s-1600s who worked for a series of patrons supervising some of the most notable gardens of the 17th century: Prudence Leith-Ross remedies this omission with The John Tradescants: Gardeners To The Rose And Lily Queen. Of particular interest to gardeners, besides the fascinating history and biographies of the two, are discussions of the plants introduced by them, with their original plant lists paired with modern botanical names.