John Richardson

""John Richardson: His House and Garden"" is a book written by Robert Tracy Jackson and published in 1904. The book is a detailed account of the life and work of John Richardson, an English horticulturist and landscape designer who lived in the 18th century. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Richardson's life, including his education, career, and personal life. It also delves into his accomplishments as a landscape designer and horticulturist, detailing his contributions to the development of the English garden style. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and drawings of Richardson's work, including his famous garden at Flushing, Long Island. It also includes detailed descriptions of the various plants and flowers that Richardson used in his designs, as well as practical advice for gardeners looking to emulate his style.Overall, ""John Richardson: His House and Garden"" is a fascinating look at the life and work of one of England's most influential horticulturists and landscape designers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of gardening and landscape design.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.