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Author:Marta McDowell
A Curious Herbal: Elizabeth Blackwell's Pioneering Masterpiece of Botanical Art
In the 1730s, Elizabeth Blackwell (1699-c. 1758) found herself penniless, with her ne'er-do-well husband confined to a London debtor's prison. A talented artist, she came up with a unique and ambitious moneymaking scheme: the publication of a new illustrated guide to medicinal plants, including...- $75.00
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All the Presidents' Gardens: How the White House Grounds Have Grown with America
Discover the rich history of the White House Grounds in this revised edition of a New York Times bestseller. Since 1800, the 18 acres surrounding the White House have been an unwitting witness to history. Kings and queens have dined there, bills and treaties...- $19.99
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All the Presidents' Gardens: Madison's Cabbages to Kennedy's Roses--How the White House Grounds Have Grown with America
A New York Times Bestseller and AHS Book Award winnerThe 18-acres surrounding the White House have been an unwitting witness to history--kings and queens have dined there, bills and treaties have been signed, and presidents have landed and retreated. Throughout it all, the grounds...- $29.95
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Beatrix Potter's Gardening Life: The Plants and Places That Inspired the Classic Children's Tales
A New York Times Bestseller There aren't many books more beloved than The Tale of Peter Rabbit and even fewer authors as iconic as Beatrix Potter. Her characters--Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle Duck, and all the rest--exist in a charmed world filled with flowers and...- $25.95
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Emily Dickinson's Gardening Life: The Plants and Places That Inspired the Iconic Poet
"A visual treat as well as a literary one...for gardeners and garden lovers, connoisseurs of botanical illustration, and those who seek a deeper understanding of the life and work of Emily Dickinson." --The Wall Street Journal Emily Dickinson was a keen observer of the...- $24.95
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Gardening Can Be Murder: How Poisonous Poppies, Sinister Shovels, and Grim Gardens Have Inspired Mystery Writers
"This book is dangerous. A veritable cornucopia of crime fiction and gardening lore, it faces the reader with multiple temptations--books to seek out, plants to obtain, garden tours to book." --Vicki Lane, author of the Elizabeth Goodweather Appalachian Mysteries With their deadly plants, razor-sharp...- $29.00
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Healing Plants: From Elizabeth Blackwell's a Curious Herbal
This miniature book contains a veritable garden of healing plants, specially chosen from Elizabeth Blackwell's Curious Herbal (1737-39). A talented artist, Blackwell published her herbal as a means of financial support after her husband landed in debtor's prison--and it quickly became a prized reference...- $12.95
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The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Frontier Landscapes That Inspired the Little House Books
"If you loved Wilder's books, or if you garden with a child who loves her books, you will enjoy the read." --San Francisco Chronicle In this revealing exploration of Laura Ingalls Wilder's deep connection with the natural world, Marta McDowell follows the wagon trail...- $27.95
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Unearthing the Secret Garden Lib/E: The Plants and Places That Inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett
McDowell's gorgeous book opens an ivy-covered door to new information about one of the world's most famous authors.--Angelica Shirley Carpenter, editor of In the GardenNew York Times bestselling author Marta McDowell has revealed the way that plants have stirred some of our most cherished...- $46.99
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Unearthing the Secret Garden: The Plants and Places That Inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett
McDowell's gorgeous book opens an ivy-covered door to new information about one of the world's most famous authors.--Angelica Shirley Carpenter, editor of In the GardenNew York Times bestselling author Marta McDowell has revealed the way that plants have stirred some of our most cherished...- $27.99
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Unearthing the Secret Garden: The Plants and Places That Inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett
"Affectionate and informative, Unearthing the Secret Garden is not unlike a garden itself, with its smooth lawns of prose and striking shows of illustration and photography." --The Wall Street JournalNew York Times bestselling author Marta McDowell has revealed the way that plants have stirred...- $25.95
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