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Lush, historic, duotone photographs of central Italy's most famous villa and palace gardens will appeal to gardeners, early photography enthusiasts, and all those who have visited or would like to visit Rome or Tuscany.

From the moment she hears Lev's violin for the first time, Helena Attlee is captivated. She is told that it is an Italian instrument, named after its former Russian owner. Eager to discover all she can about its ancestry and the stories contained within its delicate wooden body, she sets out for Cremona, birthplace of the Italian violin. This is the beginning of a beguiling journey whose end she could never have anticipated.Making its way from...

Instantly entranced by the captivating voice of a violin, the author of The Land Where Lemons Grow takes us on a journey through five centuries of Italian history and culture to discover the stories embodied in this sensual instrument.From the moment she hears this violin for the first time, Helena Attlee is captivated. She is told that it is no ordinary violin. It's known as "Lev's Violin" and it is an Italian instrument, named after its form...

From the moment she hears Lev's violin for the first time, Helena Attlee is captivated. She is told that it is an Italian instrument, named after its former Russian owner. Eager to discover all she can about its ancestry, and the stories contained within its delicate wooden body, she sets out for its birthplace, Cremona, once the hometown of famous luthier Antonio Stradivari. This is the beginning of a beguiling journey whose end she could nev...

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Paperback edition of this delightful book about Italy's unexpected history, told through its citrus fruits. A mix of travel writing, history, recipes, horticulture and art.

A concise introduction to Japanese garden style, with detailed accounts of 23 great Japanese gardens. Beautifully illustrated with specially commissioned photographs.

Seit Jahrhunderten ist die Kunst der Gartengestaltung ein bedeutender Teil der englischen Kultur. Nirgendwo sonst auf der Welt lieben die Menschen ihren Garten und die öffentlichen Anlagen ihres Landes so leidenschaftlich. In diesem Band präsentiert die Gartenfachfrau Helena Attlee die zwanzig bemerkenswertesten Anlagen in England, Schottland, Wales und Nordirland. So begegnet der Leser u. a. der barocken Terrassenanlage von Powis Castle, dem...

In this magnificently illustrated survey, the small towns of picturesque Provence get their due--from the mountains of the Alps to the vineyards of the Var. Also included are listings of sights to visit and places to stay and eat. 260 full-color illustrations.

In this ravishing book, illustrated with contemporary paintings, drawings and prints as well as photographs of the gardens today, Helena Attlee tells thei story of Italian gardens. She starts with Petrarch and goes on to the Renaissance and those first gardens to emerge from architects' plans. Then she describes the great gardens of the Medici, the first botanic gardens, the Mannerist gardens and their grottoes followed by the Baroque splendou...

The Land Where Lemons Grow is the sweeping story of Italy's cultural history told through the history of its citrus crops. From the early migration of citrus from the foothills of the Himalayas to Italy's shores to the persistent role of unique crops such as bergamot (and its place in the perfume and cosmetics industries) and the vital role played by Calabria's unique Diamante citrons in the Jewish celebration of Sukkoth, author Helena Attlee ...

Helena Attlee's 20 years of experience with gardens lets her bring readers the very best in ITALY'S PRIVATE GARDENS. She has talked and teased with owners, in the process admiring some of Italy's finest gardens, both large and small. She has even delved into the past and explored the future. The result is a book full of wonderfully fresh insight into those most marvelous of creations - the great gardens of Italy. At Villa Barbarigo in the Vene...