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Capability Brown: And His Landscape Gardens(National Trust History & Heritage)

Capability Brown: And His Landscape Gardens(National Trust History & Heritage)


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A fascinating look at the life, influences, techniques and works of 18th-century landscape gardener Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. His transformation of unpromising countryside into beautiful parks changed the face of a nation and created a landscape style which for many of us defines the English countryside. One of the most remarkable men of the 18th century, Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown was known to many as ‘The Omnipotent Magician’ who could transform unpromising countryside into beautiful parks that seemed to be only the work of nature. His list of clients included half the House of Lords, six Prime Ministers and even royalty. Although his fame has dimmed, we still enjoy many of his works today at National Trust properties such as Croome Park, Petworth, Berrington, Stowe, Wimpole, Blenheim Palace, Highclere Castle (location of the ITV series Downton Abbey) and many more. In Capability Brown, author and garden historian Sarah Rutherford tells his triumphant story, uncovers his aims and reveals why he was so successful. Illustrated throughout with colour photographs of contemporary sites, historical paintings and garden plans, this is an accessible book for anyone who wants to know more about the man who changed the face of the nation and created a landscape style which for many of us defines the English countryside.

About the Author :
Sarah Rutherford is an enthusiastic garden historian and Kew-trained gardener. She has a passion for Capability Brown and his landscape gardens and has visited and studied many to understand the man and his legendary capabilities. As a consultant she has been preparing conservation plans for over twelve years for all sorts of historic parks and gardens. She has written books on subjects as diverse as Victorian Asylums, Georgian Garden Buildings and Botanic Gardens.

Review :
"a terrific book." --The Wall Street Journal "This gorgeously crafted book, generously filled with images throughout, will appeal to readers interested in gardens, landscape design, and history." --Library Journal


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781909881549
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publisher Imprint: National Trust Books
  • Height: 252 mm
  • No of Pages: 192
  • Series Title: National Trust History & Heritage
  • Sub Title: And His Landscape Gardens
  • Width: 195 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1909881546
  • Publisher Date: 14 Apr 2016
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 18 mm
  • Weight: 856 gr


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