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Earthly Joys

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Gardening pioneer's journey through an age of change.

"Earthly Joys" could be a good read for those interested in historical fiction and gardening. The book captures the journey of John Tradescant, a gardening pioneer who travels the world to collect new plants and flowers. The unique feature of this book is the historical setting, with the author providing a glimpse of the social and political changes that took place in 17th century England. Overall, "Earthly Joys" is a captivating read for those who love history and gardening.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Earthly Joys

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ISBN: 9780007228478
Authors: Philippa Gregory
Publisher: Harper
Date of Publication: 2006-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: War, World War II, Historical Romance
Goodreads rating: 3.64
(rated by 8358 readers)

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Sweeping historical novel from Philippa Gregory the author of The Other Boleyn Girl and The Virgin's Lover. Set in the 1600s and seen through the eyes of John Tradescant, gardener to the great men of the age. A traveller in a time of discovery, the greatest gardening pioneer of his day, yet a man of humble John Tradescant's story is a mirror to the extraordinary age in which he lives. As gardener and confidante to Sir Robert Cecil, Tradescant is well placed to observe the social and political changes that are about to sweep through the kingdom. While his master conjures intrigues at Court, Tradescant designs for him the magnificent garden at Hatfield, scouring the known world for ever more wonderful new varieties of fruit and flower, the first horse chestnuts to be cultivated in England, even larches from Russia. Moving to the household of the flamboyant Duke of Buckingham, Tradescant witnesses at first hand the growing division between Parliament and the people; and the most loyal of servants must find a way to become an independent squire.
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Gardening pioneer's journey through an age of change.

"Earthly Joys" could be a good read for those interested in historical fiction and gardening. The book captures the journey of John Tradescant, a gardening pioneer who travels the world to collect new plants and flowers. The unique feature of this book is the historical setting, with the author providing a glimpse of the social and political changes that took place in 17th century England. Overall, "Earthly Joys" is a captivating read for those who love history and gardening.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.