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Palace of Palms
Tropical Dreams and the Making of Kew
Book • 2020
In 'Palace of Palms,' Kate Teltscher examines the human history behind the creation of the Palm House at Kew Gardens.
The book delves into the story of intrigue and high politics involved in the development of Kew Gardens, highlighting the roles of key figures such as Sir William Hooker, John Smith, and Richard Turner.
It also explores the Victorian era's fascination with exotic plants and the imperial ambitions that drove the construction of the Palm House, a feat of Victorian engineering that still looks surprisingly modern today.
The book delves into the story of intrigue and high politics involved in the development of Kew Gardens, highlighting the roles of key figures such as Sir William Hooker, John Smith, and Richard Turner.
It also explores the Victorian era's fascination with exotic plants and the imperial ambitions that drove the construction of the Palm House, a feat of Victorian engineering that still looks surprisingly modern today.
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223. Empire of Plants: From Kew Gardens to Botany Bay
