Loudons and the gardening press, the: a victorian cultural industry
Auteur :
Dewis, Sarah
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781409469223
Date de publication :
12 févr. 2014
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
589 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Through close readings of individual serials and books Sarah Dewis examines the significant contributions John and Jane Webb Loudon made to the gardening press and democratic discourse. Vilified during their lifetimes by some sections of the press, they were innovatory in emphasizing the value of scientific knowledge and the acquisition of taste.