Du Pont Gardens of the Brandywine Valley

Name: Du Pont Gardens of the Brandywine Valley
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SKU: 9781580936033
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Du Pont Gardens of the Brandywine Valley delves into the history and beauty of the magnificent gardens established by the du Pont family in the Brandywine Valley. The book showcases a stunning collection of horticultural artistry, illustrating the blend of nature and design that characterised these renowned landscapes. It offers a rich exploration of the gardens' development and significance within the realm of American garden history.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by lush landscapes, historic gardens, and the natural beauty of the Brandywine Valley. Ideal for garden enthusiasts and those interested in the artistry and craftsmanship behind some of America's most stunning estates, this book offers a detailed exploration into the horticultural treasures maintained and cherished by the Du Pont family.

Celebrates the Du Pont family heritage of land stewardship and horticultural creativity

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Celebrates the Du Pont family heritage of land stewardship and horticultural creativity

Renowned as the first family of American horticulture, the du Ponts created magnificent landscapes and gardens that complement the verdant, rolling lands of the Brandywine Valley. Five of their estates - Hagley, Nemours, Mt. Cuba, Winterthur, and Longwood Gardens - are open to the public, each a showplace of formal plantings juxtaposed with carefully nurtured natural woodland.

Larry Lederman's photographs capture the essence of these sites, moving through the seasons and through the day from dawn to dusk.

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The book offers a captivating exploration of the Du Pont family's horticultural legacy, bringing to life the stunning gardens of the Brandywine Valley. It features a combination of lush photography and engaging historical insight, portraying the gardens as a must-see for enthusiasts. The book is praised for its vibrant and comprehensive depiction of these landscapes, showcasing their year-round beauty and horticultural significance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781580936033

Publisher: Monacelli Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Monacelli Press

Illustration: 220 Illustrations

Contributors:

Photographs by Larry Lederman
Text by Marta McDowell
Foreword by Charles A. Birnbaum

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 267.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 1644g

Pages: 240

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Home & Garden Non-Fiction

About the Author

Landscape photographer Larry Lederman is the author of Magnificent Trees of the New York Botanical Garden, The Rockefeller Family Gardens, and Garden Portraits: Experiencing Natural Beauty. Marta McDowell is a garden historian and writer whose books include Emily Dickinson s Gardening Life, Unearthing the Secret Garden, and Beatrix Potter s Gardening Life. Charles A. Birnbaum, president of The Cultural Landscape Foundation, is the editor of Experiencing Olmsted, a survey of parks and public spaces.