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 some of our most cherished authors, including Beatrix Potter, Emily Dickinson, and Laura Ingalls Wilder. In her latest, she shares a moving account of how gardening deeply inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett, the author of the beloved children's classic The Secret Garden.   In Unearthing The Secret Garden, McDowell delves into the professional and gardening life of Frances Hodgson Burnett. Complementing her fascinating account with charming period photographs and illustrations, McDowell paints an unforgettable portrait of a great artist and reminds us why The Secret Garden continues to touch readers after more than a century. This deeply moving and gift-worthy book is a must-read for fans of The Secret Garden and anyone who loves the story behind the story.

ISBN:	9781604699906
Publisher:	Timber Press
Imprint:	Timber Press
Published date:	19 Aug 2021
DEWEY:	813.4
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	320
Weight:	790g
Height:	169mm
Width:	211mm
Spine width:	34mm

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