This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 09018499
Title:
Kew Gardens
With 24 full-page Illustrations in Colour
Note: Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: Preface -- Royal residences -- Kew in favour -- The story of the gardens -- The village: in and about it -- Visiting the gardens.
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Summary: "Kew Gardens" by A. R. Hope Moncrieff is a descriptive account of Kew Gardens and its historical significance, written in the early 20th century. The work provides an exploration of the gardens' botanical importance and its connection to the British royal family, particularly during the time of George III. Through a combination of narrative and illustration, the text captures the beauty of the gardens and the stories tied to them, shedding light on both the flora and the notable figures associated with the site. At the start of the work, the narrative introduces Kew Gardens as a remarkable botanical collection marred by less-than-ideal natural conditions. The author delves into the historical backdrop of Kew, recounting its royal connections, including its use as a favored country residence by King George III. Through the lens of royal history, the opening segment sets the stage for an exploration of significant events that took place at Kew, intertwining the garden’s evolution with the lives of various monarchs and family members, thereby foreshadowing its importance both as a natural haven and as a site of royal legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Moncrieff, A. R. Hope (Ascott Robert Hope), 1846-1927
Illustrator: Martin, T. Mower (Thomas Mower), 1838-1934
EBook No.: 55899
Published: Nov 7, 2017
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Subject: Kew (London, England)
LoCC: Science: Botany
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 09018499
Title:
Kew Gardens
With 24 full-page Illustrations in Colour
Note: Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: Preface -- Royal residences -- Kew in favour -- The story of the gardens -- The village: in and about it -- Visiting the gardens.
Credits:
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Kew Gardens" by A. R. Hope Moncrieff is a descriptive account of Kew Gardens and its historical significance, written in the early 20th century. The work provides an exploration of the gardens' botanical importance and its connection to the British royal family, particularly during the time of George III. Through a combination of narrative and illustration, the text captures the beauty of the gardens and the stories tied to them, shedding light on both the flora and the notable figures associated with the site. At the start of the work, the narrative introduces Kew Gardens as a remarkable botanical collection marred by less-than-ideal natural conditions. The author delves into the historical backdrop of Kew, recounting its royal connections, including its use as a favored country residence by King George III. Through the lens of royal history, the opening segment sets the stage for an exploration of significant events that took place at Kew, intertwining the garden’s evolution with the lives of various monarchs and family members, thereby foreshadowing its importance both as a natural haven and as a site of royal legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Moncrieff, A. R. Hope (Ascott Robert Hope), 1846-1927
Illustrator: Martin, T. Mower (Thomas Mower), 1838-1934
EBook No.: 55899
Published: Nov 7, 2017
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Subject: Kew (London, England)
LoCC: Science: Botany
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.