The Vernacular Garden

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Author	: John Dixon Hunt
Publisher	: Dumbarton Oaks
Total Pages	: 186
Release	: 1993
ISBN-10	: 0884022013
ISBN-13	: 9780884022015
Rating	: 4/5 (13 Downloads)

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Book Synopsis The Vernacular Garden by : John Dixon Hunt

Book excerpt: Much has been written on the traditions of elite gardens but little attention has been directed to the gardens of more humble and popular cultures that reflect regional, localized, ethnic, personal, or folk creations. These articles reflect growing interest in a range of cultural artifacts that demonstrate how culture influences surroundings.

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