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The quest for paradise : a history of the world's gardens
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The quest for paradise : a history of the world's gardens

by Ronald King, Anthony Huxley

This study traces the global history of landscape architecture from ancient origins to contemporary French, English, and American garden design, illustrating its development across various cultures.

Accession 17950 ISBN 0831772816 Publisher Mayflower
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