The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney : the first 200 years
2015
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Click and Collect for The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney : the first 200 years"This is the garden that gave the world the Wollemi Pine, previously known only from 40000 year old fossils. The garden that brought to Australia the worlds biggest, stinkiest flower, the penis-shaped Giant Stinking Arum. Early in 2016 Sydneys Royal Botanic Garden, one of the worlds best, will turn 200. A year of fanfare and celebrations will draw public attention to Australias oldest scientific institution, and its handsome illustrated book. Not just the shrubs and trees, but the amazing collections of beautiful drawings, archives, seeds and specimens are presented, along with highlights of the Gardens distinguished contributions to science and horticulture. The Gardens chequered history, together with the parties, celebrations, sports and shenanigans it hosted are covered in chapters by impressive contributors. Readers meet a distinguished line of colourful characters, beginning with Sir Joseph Banks, and encounter the art and literature that the Botanic Gardens have inspired."--Website.
Main title:
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney : the first 200 years / edited by Jennie Churchill.
Author:
Imprint:
Ultimo, NSW : Halstead Press, 2015.
Collation:
271 pages : illustrations (some colour), maps (some colour), portraits (some colour) ; 28 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 260-262) and index.
ISBN:
9781925043204
Dewey class:
580.739441
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
265774
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - Environment | 580.739441 ROY | Available |
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