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by Swift, Vivian | HC | VeryGood
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“Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ”... Read moreAbout condition
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A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller notes
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 1 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9781632860279
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-10
1632860279
ISBN-13
9781632860279
eBay Product ID (ePID)
211862233
Product Key Features
Book Title
Gardens of Awe and Folly : a Traveler's Journal on the Meaning of Life and Gardening
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2016
Topic
General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Gardening
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
26.5 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
8.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2015-019652
Reviews
I probably cannot adequately convey how much I absolutely loved reading When Wanderers Cease to Roam . . . It's charming, delightful and captivating . . . A perfect gift for travelers, those with artistic souls, those with a sense of wonder, those who are hug-the-hearths--in short, nearly everyone on your gift list., "An engaging guide to gardens in locales ranging from Key West and post-Katrina New Orleans to Paris ('gardening capital of the world') and Marrakech . . . whimsical." -- Kirkus Reviews "[A] seductive illustrated travelogue . . . there is loveliness and wit through whimsical words and pictures . . . Her splashy watercolors, washing joyfully throughout, include a lesson on how to paint fall leaves." -- Pu blishers Weekly "Charming . . . a voyage to nine gardens around the world and [Swift's] many adventures exploring them." -- Times-Picayune, Inside Out Magazine "I probably cannot adequately convey how much I absolutely loved reading When Wanderers Cease to Roam . . . It's charming, delightful and captivating . . . A perfect gift for travelers, those with artistic souls, those with a sense of wonder, those who are hug-the-hearths--in short, nearly everyone on your gift list." --Nancy Pearl, NPR.org, on WHEN WANDERERS CEASE TO ROAM " J'adore Vivian Swift--my favorite travel writer, my favorite travel doodler. This book is a little secret pocket of treasure and intimacy. Enjoy every careful and carefree detail!" --Elizabeth Gilbert on LE ROAD TRIP "Swift's narrative feels like a vacation . . . A fun, funny, and wonderful experience; highly recommended." -- Library Journal on LE ROAD TRIP, "I probably cannot adequately convey how much I absolutely loved reading When Wanderers Cease to Roam . . . It's charming, delightful and captivating . . . A perfect gift for travelers, those with artistic souls, those with a sense of wonder, those who are hug-the-hearths--in short, nearly everyone on your gift list." --Nancy Pearl, NPR.org, on WHEN WANDERERS CEASE TO ROAM " J'adore Vivian Swift--my favorite travel writer, my favorite travel doodler. This book is a little secret pocket of treasure and intimacy. Enjoy every careful and carefree detail!" --Elizabeth Gilbert on LE ROAD TRIP "Swift's narrative feels like a vacation . . . A fun, funny, and wonderful experience; highly recommended." -- Library Journal on LE ROAD TRIP, "An engaging guide to gardens in locales ranging from Key West and post-Katrina New Orleans to Paris ('gardening capital of the world') and Marrakech . . . whimsical." -- Kirkus Reviews "[A] seductive illustrated travelogue . . . there is loveliness and wit through whimsical words and pictures . . . Her splashy watercolors, washing joyfully throughout, include a lesson on how to paint fall leaves." -- Pu blishers Weekly "I probably cannot adequately convey how much I absolutely loved reading When Wanderers Cease to Roam . . . It's charming, delightful and captivating . . . A perfect gift for travelers, those with artistic souls, those with a sense of wonder, those who are hug-the-hearths--in short, nearly everyone on your gift list." --Nancy Pearl, NPR.org, on WHEN WANDERERS CEASE TO ROAM " J'adore Vivian Swift--my favorite travel writer, my favorite travel doodler. This book is a little secret pocket of treasure and intimacy. Enjoy every careful and carefree detail!" --Elizabeth Gilbert on LE ROAD TRIP "Swift's narrative feels like a vacation . . . A fun, funny, and wonderful experience; highly recommended." -- Library Journal on LE ROAD TRIP, "An engaging guide to gardens in locales ranging from Key West and post-Katrina New Orleans to Paris ('gardening capital of the world') and Marrakech . . . whimsical." -- Kirkus Reviews "[A] seductive illustrated travelogue . . . there is loveliness and wit through whimsical words and pictures . . . Her splashy watercolors, washing joyfully throughout, include a lesson on how to paint fall leaves." -- Pu blishers Weekly "Charming . . . a voyage to nine gardens around the world and [Swift's] many adventures exploring them." -- Times-Picayune, Inside Out Magazine "Swift artfully combines history, humor and horticulture to recount journeys to nine magical gardens in different parts of the world . . . This delightful journal touches the heart and moves the spirit." - The Oregonian "I probably cannot adequately convey how much I absolutely loved reading When Wanderers Cease to Roam . . . It's charming, delightful and captivating . . . A perfect gift for travelers, those with artistic souls, those with a sense of wonder, those who are hug-the-hearths--in short, nearly everyone on your gift list." --Nancy Pearl, NPR.org, on WHEN WANDERERS CEASE TO ROAM " J'adore Vivian Swift--my favorite travel writer, my favorite travel doodler. This book is a little secret pocket of treasure and intimacy. Enjoy every careful and carefree detail!" --Elizabeth Gilbert on LE ROAD TRIP "Swift's narrative feels like a vacation . . . A fun, funny, and wonderful experience; highly recommended." -- Library Journal on LE ROAD TRIP, Swift's narrative feels like a vacation . . . A fun, funny, and wonderful experience; highly recommended., "An engaging guide to gardens in locales ranging from Key West and post-Katrina New Orleans to Paris ('gardening capital of the world') and Marrakech . . . whimsical." -- Kirkus Reviews "I probably cannot adequately convey how much I absolutely loved reading When Wanderers Cease to Roam . . . It's charming, delightful and captivating . . . A perfect gift for travelers, those with artistic souls, those with a sense of wonder, those who are hug-the-hearths--in short, nearly everyone on your gift list." --Nancy Pearl, NPR.org, on WHEN WANDERERS CEASE TO ROAM " J'adore Vivian Swift--my favorite travel writer, my favorite travel doodler. This book is a little secret pocket of treasure and intimacy. Enjoy every careful and carefree detail!" --Elizabeth Gilbert on LE ROAD TRIP "Swift's narrative feels like a vacation . . . A fun, funny, and wonderful experience; highly recommended." -- Library Journal on LE ROAD TRIP
Synopsis
An illustrated, round-the-world tour of idiosyncratic gardens from beloved traveler/writer/watercolorist Vivian Swift., Nine masterpiece gardens. Nine stories of grandeur, sorrow, disaster, triumph, discovery, and joy. From Scotland to Key West, from Brazil to Paris--even right next door--there is always something to learn about being human from a great garden.
LC Classification Number
SB450.97.S85 2016
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