The Loudons and the Gardening Press: A Victorian Cultural Industry

by Sarah Dewis

Book Overview

Through close readings of individual serials and books Sarah Dewis examines the significant contributions John and Jane Webb Loudon made to the gardening press and democratic discourse. Vilified during their lifetimes by some sections of the press, they were innovatory in emphasizing the value of scientific knowledge and the acquisition of taste. T

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367882280
• ISBN13: 9780367882280
• Release Date: December 2019
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"