{"title":"Clare Hickman","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Clare Hickman, an author with a profound ability to weave intricate narratives that delve into the world of science and nature. Known for her meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Clare Hickman captures the curiosity of her readers by blending historical contexts with botanical insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Doctor's Garden\u003c\/em\u003e. In this fascinating book, Hickman explores the intersection of medicine and horticulture, uncovering how gardens have served as pivotal spaces for medical practice and education through time. Drawing from a rich tapestry of historical accounts, she unfolds the story of how gardens contributed not only to the cultivation of plants but also to the advancement of medical knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClare Hickman’s books are an invitation to explore the symbiotic relationship between humans and the natural world. Her works serve as a portal to the past, offering readers a unique view of how the disciplines of science and nature have evolved together. Join us in discovering her captivating works, where every page turns into a journey through time and flora.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-doctors-garden-by-clare-hickman-9780300236101","title":"The Doctor's Garden","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA richly illustrated exploration of how late Georgian gardens associated with medical practitioners advanced science, education, and agricultural experimentation.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Britain grew into an ever-expanding empire during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, new and exotic botanical specimens began to arrive within the nation’s public and private spaces. Gardens became sites not just of leisure, sport, and aesthetic enjoyment, but also of scientific inquiry and knowledge dissemination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMedical practitioners used their botanical training to capitalise on the growing fashion for botanical collecting and agricultural experimentation in institutional, semipublic, and private gardens across Britain. \u003ci\u003eThe Doctor's Garden\u003c\/i\u003e highlights the role of these medical practitioners in the changing use of gardens in the late Georgian period, marked by a fluidity among the ideas of farm, laboratory, museum, and garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlacing these activities within a wider framework of fashionable, scientific, and economic interests of the time, historian Clare Hickman argues that gardens shifted from predominately static places of enjoyment to key gathering places for improvement, knowledge sharing, and scientific exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854930202860,"sku":"9780300236101","price":71.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/02826fda081d96862c4c91dba2067a38.jpg?v=1759263051"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/clare-hickman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}