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The Fairer Side of Buxton
Alfred Buxton’s gardens and the women who loved them
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The Fairer Side of Buxton by Clare Gleeson explores the legacy of Alfred Buxton, a pivotal figure in the realm of landscape design in New Zealand. Working in the early twentieth century, Buxton was among the pioneers who crafted expansive and sophisticated gardens that significantly transformed...
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Clare Gleeson tells an intriguing story of a man who played an important role in developing Aotearoa’s horticultural landscape, through the lens of the ‘fairer sex’ who supported and took pleasure in his work.
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The Fairer Side of Buxton by Clare Gleeson explores the legacy of Alfred Buxton, a pivotal figure in the realm of landscape design in New Zealand. Working in the early twentieth century, Buxton was among the pioneers who crafted expansive and sophisticated gardens that significantly transformed both the properties and lifestyles of those who commissioned them.
Buxton's rural gardens served as creative outlets for the wives of farmers, recreational spaces for families, and vibrant meeting places for communities. These gardens were not only aesthetic enhancements but also communal hubs where people could convene and connect.
Independent women engaged Buxton to design gardens for their own enjoyment and for the schools they were associated with. Additionally, mothers and wives played a vital role in raising funds for garden projects that would enhance memorials built to honour those lost in the Great War.
Clare Gleeson provides a compelling narrative of Alfred Buxton's contributions to Aotearoa's horticultural landscape, focusing on the influential roles played by women who supported and delighted in his work.
With a foreword by Julian Matthews.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781988595849
Publisher: The Cuba Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 November 2024
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: The Cuba Press
Illustration: Multiple colour and black and white photographs
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 170.0mm
Height: 230.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 252
About the Author
Clare Gleeson is a Wellington historian and author. Her first book was Meet me at Begg's: the story of Charles Begg & Co, music and appliance manufacturers and retailers, 1861-1970 and she has published a range of articles on music-making and music retailing in New Zealand including on the Audioculture website. Clare's recent research has focused on Aotearoa's horticultural history and this has led to articles in a range of New Zealand and overseas publications, including New Zealand Gardener.
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