Recreating Eden: A Natural History of Botanical Gardens

Soderstrom, Mary

ISBN 10: 155065151X / ISBN 13: 9781550651515

Published by Véhicule Press, 2001

About this Item

2001; white illustrated glossy paper french flap covers with green titles; covers contain water damage wrinkles on front cover and spine area; covers look clean; From the collection of John Shy, professor at University of Michigan; author's gift inscription to "Arlene" and signature on title page; interior is clean and unmarked; 8vo, 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; 239 pages.

Seller Inventory # SHY1189

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Recreating Eden: A Natural History of Botanical Gardens
• Publisher: Véhicule Press
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 155065151X
• ISBN 13: 9781550651515
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 15 ounces
• Signed: Signed by Author

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Synopsis

Nine of the finest botanical gardens in the world are displayed in this tour of their histories and present-day beauty. The stories and photographs wander the paths of gardens such as the Jardin Botanique in Montreal and the University of British Columbia Botanical Garden in Vancouver

About the Author

Mary Soderstrom is the author of seven works of fiction and non-fiction. Her previous fiction has been shortlisted for the 1977 Books in Canada First Novel Award ( The Descent of Andrew McPherson ), and the QSPELL Hugh MacLennan Fiction Prize ( Endangered Species , 1995, and Finding the Enemy , 1997). She currently lives in Montreal.