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John Claudius Loudon
Reprint of the original, first published in 1843.
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John Claudius Loudon's classic work on greenhouse gardening is a must-read for any green-fingered enthusiast. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of horticulture, Loudon provides expert guidance on every aspect of…
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the "public…
Arboretum et Fruticetum Britannicum is a comprehensive guide to the trees and shrubs of Britain. It provides detailed descriptions of over 6,500 different species, including their habitats, morphology, and uses…
Published posthumously in 1845 and including a biography of the author, this manual for young gardeners and farmers was the final project of John Claudius Loudon (1783-1843). It focuses on…
After an enthusiastic response to his 1833 encyclopaedia of rural architecture (also reissued in this series), landscape gardener John Claudius Loudon (1783-1843) published this illustrated supplement in 1842. He and…
The Scottish landscape gardener and prolific horticultural writer John Claudius Loudon (1783-1843) published this guide to suburban living in 1838. With its instructions for acquiring or building a ‘villa’, and…
The Scottish landscape gardener and prolific horticultural writer John Claudius Loudon (1783-1843) published this manual on the practice of greenhouse or conservatory gardening in 1824. Still valuable, this guide and…
Reproduction of the original: The different modes of cultivating the pine-apple by John Claudius Loudon
Published in 1843, On the Laying Out, Planting, and Managing of Cemeteries is a pioneering work on cemetery design and management. Author John Claudius Loudon draws on his extensive experience…
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public…
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the…
Subtitle: Containing Numerous Designs for Dwellings … Each Design Accompanied by Analytical and Critical Remarks … Publisher: Longman, Orme, Brown, Green,
This classic work on horticulture is a must-have for anyone interested in growing their own fruits and vegetables. Written in a clear and accessible style by horticulturalist John Claudius Loudon…
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because…
John Claudius Loudon's practical guide is a must-have for anyone interested in gardening or horticulture. In this volume, he shares his innovative ideas for improving the design and functionality of…
First published in 1830, this groundbreaking work revolutionized botanical literature by providing a comprehensive catalog of all plants cultivated in Britain. Over 50,000 entries, arranged alphabetically by scientific name, make…
This classic text provides a detailed look at the modern style of rural architecture and the ways in which it can be used to enhance the natural beauty of the…
This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten Alpha Editions has made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book…
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1843 Edition.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high…
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe…
The Green House Companion is a comprehensive guide to the construction, maintenance, and cultivation of greenhouses. Written by John Claudius Loudon in 1824, the book covers a wide range of…
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either…
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