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Published by HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, London, 2005
ISBN 10: 0007129963ISBN 13: 9780007129966
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A wild and wonderful exploration of the history of the rhododendron, a plant coveted, traded and stolen for thousands of years. From the giant, long-lived rhododendron falconeri, with its peeling cinnamon bark on sculptured trunks to the delicate potted azalea on the garden patio, almost everyone has a rhododendron within reach of their daily lives. But who knows anything about this mysterious plant? Two hundred years ago the rhododendron was dragged to Britain from the dizzying heights of its natural habitat in the Sino-Himalayas by avaricious British collectors. Some of the species mutated; others proved hardy and easy to hybridise. Today the rhododendron has made a greater impact on the English landscape than any other plant. Jane Brown uncovers the rhododendron's story which reaches back hundreds, some say thousands, of years (the dove returning to Noah's ark was, apparently, carrying the leaf of a rhododendron). The Aztecs favoured it for their pleasure gardens (although the Jesuits believed they discovered it); the Chinese use it in medicines; mariners used it as ballast cargo; it has excited royal passions (Edward Prince of Wales surrounded himself with them at Virginia Water in the 1920s) and been the source of personal feuds (in the Rhododendron Society). After the First World War the government thought enough of the plant to fill Windsor Great Park with them in order to cheer up the nation. The epitome of bad taste, the scourge of conservationists or a majestic and ancient beauty forced to exist out of its natural habitat? Jane Brown ultimately asks: What is the rhododendron for? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited, 2005
ISBN 10: 0007129963ISBN 13: 9780007129966
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Published by Harpercollins Pub Ltd, 2005
ISBN 10: 0007129963ISBN 13: 9780007129966
Seller: BEAR'S BOOK FOREST, SYRACUSE, NY, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Good.
Published by Harper Perennial, 2009
ISBN 10: 0007129963ISBN 13: 9780007129966
Seller: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
Published by HarperPerennial, 2005
ISBN 10: 0007129963ISBN 13: 9780007129966
Seller: Cracabond Books, Durham, United Kingdom
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. A very good condition paperback book about the rhododendron. A slight crease to the corner but otherwise all clean and unmarked.
Published by Harper Collins Publishers, 2004
ISBN 10: 0007129963ISBN 13: 9780007129966
Seller: Apeiron Book Service, Sant'Oreste, RM, Italy
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brossura. Condition: nuovo. New. Very minor wear., Ill. bn: --, Ill. colori: 24 colour plates, Peso: 255 gr.
Published by Harper Perennial, 2009
ISBN 10: 0007129963ISBN 13: 9780007129966
Seller: Aardvark Rare Books, Bucknell, SHROP, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Fine.
Published by Brand: HarperPerennial, 2005
ISBN 10: 0007129963ISBN 13: 9780007129966
Seller: Books of the Smoky Mountains, Del Rio, TN, U.S.A.
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Condition: very good. Gently used book with ongoing seller support until you're fully satisfied with your purchase.
Published by HarperPerennial, 2005
ISBN 10: 0007129963ISBN 13: 9780007129966
Seller: Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: new. New.
Published by HarperPerennial, 2005
ISBN 10: 0007129963ISBN 13: 9780007129966
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.
Published by Harper, UK, 2005
ISBN 10: 0007129963ISBN 13: 9780007129966
Seller: Anytime Books, London, United Kingdom
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Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Detailed, well reviewed account. pp308, illus.
Published by HarperPerennial, 2005
ISBN 10: 0007129963ISBN 13: 9780007129966
Seller: Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within.