The Story of Gardening by Penelope Hobhouse Donald Kroodsma " Last Child in the

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Liveright Publishing Corporation

The Story of Gardening by Penelope Hobhouse Donald Kroodsma " Last Child in thePenelope Hobhouse, the legendary authority on garden history, composes a beautifully crafted, lavishly illustrated history of gardening over millennia. From the cooling fountains of the Alhambra to the clean lines of the French parterre, The Story of Gardening draws fascinating connections among gardens across time and place. Hobhouse addresses styles and techniques from all over the world, revealing the origins of the world's most magnificent