| Author |
E. V. B. (Eleanor Vere Boyle), 1825-1916 |
| Title |
Days and hours in a garden
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Elliot Stock,1896.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Alan and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Days and Hours in a Garden" by E. V. B. is a reflective account written in the late 19th century. This work offers a meditative exploration of gardening and nature, focusing on the daily joys and challenges of maintaining a garden. The narrative weaves personal observations about plants, wildlife, and the seasons, revealing a deep affection for the beauty and complexity of the natural world. The opening of the book sets a tranquil tone as the author shares the history of their garden, which is only eleven years old, alongside the reflections of how it has transformed and matured over time. The text paints a lively picture of the garden's inhabitants, including birds and the memories attached to the flora and fauna, while alluding to poignant reflections on change and loss. Through rich descriptions, the author captures the rhythm of nature and the cyclical changes within the garden, revealing a thoughtful appreciation of both its beauty and its inevitable transformations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| LoC Class |
SB: Agriculture: Plant culture
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| Subject |
Gardens
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69862 |
| Release Date |
Jan 23, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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