Women in my Rose Garden: The History, Romance and Adventure of Old Roses - Hardcover

Chapman, Ann

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 174270302X ISBN 13: 9781742703022

Publisher: Hardie Grant Books, 2012

Synopsis

Many of our best-loved heritage roses are named after women and in this charming book, Ann Chapman explores the lives and stories behind the evocative names. We may be familiar with Mary Queen of Scots, Amy Robsart and Jeanne d'Arc, but who were Adelaide d'Orleans, Nancy Steen and Nur Mahal? Among the 35 women described here are serene queens, duchesses and aristocrats, courageous heroines and pioneers, as well as the passionate gardeners who contributed much to the cultivation and preservation of the roses named for each one. Each biography is beautifully illustrated with a portrait of the woman and a sumptuous photograph of her rose by the acclaimed French naturalist photographer Paul Starosta. Women in my Rose Garden will make a perfect gift, not only for rosarians and gardeners, but for all those with a love of history, romance and adventure. Published in the UK in March 2012.

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Women in My Rose Garden Many of our best-loved heritage roses are named after women and in this charming book, Ann Chapman explores the lives and stories behind the evocative names. We may be familiar with Mary Queen of Scots, Amy Robsart and Jeanne d'Arc, but who were Adelaide d'Orleans, Nancy Steen and Nur Mahal? Among the 35 women described here are serene queens, duchesses and aristocrats, courageous heroines and pio... Full description

Review:

This beautifully illustrated book is a wonderful read, skilfully combining detailed rose descriptions with fascinating accounts about each rose's historical namesake. --David Austin, David Austin Roses

About this edition

• Publisher: Hardie Grant Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 174270302X
• ISBN 13: 9781742703022
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176