London Parks and Gardens

An illustrated 1907 historical and horticultural survey of green spaces in England's capital by a distinguished garden historian.

List of contents

Preface; 1. Introductory; 2. Hyde Park; 3. St James's and Green Parks; 4. Regent's Park; 5. Greenwich Park; 6. Municipal parks; 7. South London parks; 8. Commons and open spaces; 9. Squares; 10. Burial-grounds; 11. Inns of Court; 12. Historical gardens; 13. Private gardens; Appendix; Works consulted; Hyde Park and Kensington gardens: list of trees and shrubs; Index.

Summary

Garden historian Alicia Amherst (1865–1941) was especially interested in socially beneficial gardening over the course of her career. This illustrated work, first published in 1907, presents an accessible and well-researched historical and horticultural survey of London's green spaces, including parks, squares, commons, and Inns of Court.

Product details

• Authors: Alicia Amherst, Amherst Alicia, Evelyn Cecil
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.12.2014
• EAN: 9781108075992
• ISBN: 978-1-108-07599-2
• No. of pages: 452
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Botany and Horticulture
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Business administration; London, Greater London, NATURE / Natural Resources, Environmental Management