A Short History of Gardens

by Gordon Campbell

Gardens take many forms, and have a variety of functions. They can serve as spaces of peace and tranquilty, a way to cultivate wildlife, or as places to develop agricultural resources. Globally, gardens have inspired, comforted, and sustained people from all walks of life, and since the Garden of Eden many iconic gardens have inspired great artists, poets, musicians, and writers.

In this short history, Gordon Campbell embraces gardens in all...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198784619
• ISBN13: 9780198784616
• Release Date: February 2017
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.8" x 6.8"