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- Book Title
- Oxford Botanic Garden: A Guide
- Publication Date
- 2019-08-16
- ISBN
- 9781851245208
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bodleian Library
ISBN-10
1851245200
ISBN-13
9781851245208
eBay Product ID (ePID)
7038493931
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
80 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Oxford Botanic Garden : a Guide
Subject
Life Sciences / Botany, Regional / General, Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, Subjects & Themes / Plants & Animals
Publication Year
2019
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Travel, Art, Science, Gardening
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
11.1 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2019-452170
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
580.7342574
Synopsis
Oxford Botanic Garden has occupied its central Oxford site next to the river Cherwell continuously since its foundation in 1621 and is the UK's oldest botanic garden. The birthplace of botanical science in the UK, it has been a leading centre for research since the 1600s. Today, the garden holds a collection of over 5,000 different types of plant, some of which exist nowhere else and are of international conservation importance.This guide explores Oxford Botanic Garden's many historic and innovative features, from the walled garden to the waterlily pool, the glasshouses, the rock garden, the water garden and 'Lyra's bench'. It also gives a detailed explanation of the medicinal and taxonomic beds and special plant collections.Lavishly illustrated with photographs taken throughout the seasons, this book not only provides a fascinating historical overview but also offers a practical guide to the Oxford Botanic Garden and its work today. Featuring a map of the entire site and a historical timeline, it is guaranteed to enhance any visit, and is also a beautiful souvenir to take home., Oxford Botanic Garden has occupied its central Oxford site next to the river Cherwell continuously since its foundation in 1621 and is the United Kingdom's oldest botanic garden. Today, the Garden holds a collection of more than five thousand different types of plant, some of which exist nowhere else and are of international conservation importance. This guide explores Oxford Botanic Garden's many historic and innovative features, from the walled garden to the waterlily pool, the greenhouses, the rock garden, the water garden and "Lyra's bench," made famous in Philip Pullman's beloved His Dark Materials series. It also gives a detailed explanation of the Garden's medicinal and taxonomic beds and special plant collections. Lavishly illustrated with specially-commissioned photographs, this book not only provides a fascinating historical overview but also offers a practical guide to Oxford Botanic Garden and its work today. Featuring a map of the site and a historic timeline, this book is a beautiful souvenir of the birthplace of botanical science in the UK., Lavishly illustrated with photographs taken throughout the seasons, this book not only provides a fascinating historical overview but also offers a practical guide to the Oxford Botanic Garden and its work today. Featuring a map and a historical timeline, it is guaranteed to enhance any visit, and is also a beautiful souvenir to take home.
LC Classification Number
QK73
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