Garden Gnomes: A History by Twigs Way (Paperback, 2009)

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This is the intriguing story of garden gnomes and how they have come to reside in the flowerbeds of gardens across Britain. Originating in Europe, gnomes made the leap across the channel in the nineteenth century, where they were welcomed warmly by wealthy Brits who saw them as the must-have garden accessory. But the fortunes of the humble gnome were not to last, and they soon found themselves sneered at by serious gardeners. Turned away from fashionable gardens, the little gnomes found a friend in many a working class gardener, who adopted them in increasing numbers, and in a variety of humorous poses. Today, gnomes are as popular with the masses as ever, and this entertaining illustrated history will appeal to those who love, and hate, these small bearded characters.

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PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-139780747807100
eBay Product ID (ePID)91464456

Product Key Features

Book TitleGarden Gnomes: a History
AuthorTwigs Way
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicGardening
Publication Year2009
Number of Pages56 Pages

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Item Height210mm
Item Width149mm
VolumeNo. 487

Additional Product Features

Title_AuthorTwigs Way
Series TitleShire Library
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

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  • If you like gnomes, you will like this book !

    My husband has his own copy of this book. I have a small friend (aged 2) who likes the book "Old Caravans" in the same series so thought this would be good. Excellent and fun!

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  • Well researched

    A well researched and written book by a very knowledgeable lady and well illustrated. Delivered quickly and well wrapped.

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  • Cannot complain for the money

    As new, only complaint is the book cover is not as the illustration - which is not as jolly !

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  • gnomes

    nice in depth review if your interested in the history of concrete bgnomes

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  • Small paper back

    Nice book covers gnome history ,lots of dates and good pictures , Good book for the money .

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