À l'origine marchand de bas de Leicester, cet auteur se décrivait dans certaines de ses œuvres anonymes comme un « gentilhomme de campagne ». Son vaste corpus d'ouvrages publiés témoigne clairement d'une connaissance approfondie des plantes et de la littérature botanique. Il a exploré l'agriculture pratique et le jardinage, catalogué des auteurs anglais dans ces domaines et s'est plongé dans la botanique systématique avec des œuvres en plusieurs parties aux titres latins. Au-delà de ses recherches botaniques et agricoles, il a également contribué à l'histoire et à la littérature de sa région d'origine.
This volume presents a faithful reprint of the original 1770 edition, showcasing the botanical knowledge and garden practices of its time. It serves as a valuable resource for enthusiasts of historical horticulture and botany, preserving the insights and illustrations from the past.
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Featuring 75 of the world's most influential architects, this book presents the story of 20th-century architecture through the fascinating personal stories and significant works that have shaped the field. Arranged in a broadly chronological order, the book gives the reader a sense of the impact that inventive individuals have had on the development of architecture and our built environment. Key dates in the architects' careers are listed in timeline features, thereby allowing the author freedom to move beyond well-known biographies to analyze the buildings and map out the exciting visions behind them. With insightful text describing carefully selected examples, this is a dynamic and unique guide to the architects whose visions have created the buildings around us.
Culturally significant, this work preserves the integrity of its original artifact, showcasing historical copyright references and library stamps. It serves as a vital piece of civilization's knowledge base, reflecting the importance of preserving historical texts for future generations. The reproduction aims to maintain authenticity, allowing readers to engage with the work as it was originally intended.
This inspiring book chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped architecture. Arranged in a broadly chronological order, the ideas are presented through fascinating text and arresting visuals, 100 Ideas that Changed Architecture explores when each idea first evolved and the subsequent impact it has had up to the present day.
Endlich eine spannende, leicht verständliche Einführung in das breite Spektrum all der Ideen, die in ihrer Gesamtheit »Architektur« ausmachen – und die uns jeden Tag überall tiefgreifend, wenn auch hintergründig beeinflussen. Welche waren die folgenreichsten Konzepte, die die Baukunst tatsächlich geformt haben? Welche Wirkung haben Architekturen? Chronologisch bündelt dieser Band die 100 Ideen, welche die Architektur maßgeblich entwickelten: wichtige Bauelemente, bedeutende Raumtypen, gesellschaftliche Innovationen und Entwurfsmethoden. Jede Idee ist in Text und Bild genau und nachvollziehbar beschrieben, von der ersten Umsetzung bis zu ihrem Einfluss in der Gegenwart. Eine spannende Einführung in die Architektur in ganzer Breite. - Die Grundfragen der Architektur leicht verständlich erklärt - ›Was‹ das Bauen wirklich veränderte und ›warum‹ - Die Geschichte der Architektur neuartig erzählt – anhand der Gebäude, nicht der Theorie
Featuring more than 100 of the significant and influential buildings of the twentieth century, this book includes works by the architects such as Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies van der Rohe and Alvar Aalto, Norman Foster, Frank Gehry and Rem Koolhaas. It contains a text that explains the architectural features of the buildings.
Or A Catalogue Of Trees, Shrubs, Plants And Fruits, Natives As Well As Exotics (1775)
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