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Gibson, Trish,

Brenda Colvin : a career in landscape / Trish Gibson. - First Frances Lincoln edition. - 256 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 30 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 232-233) and index.

Foreword by Hal Moggridge -- Prologue -- Beginnings -- A good connection -- A self-sown seedling -- A small but satisfying livelihood -- An enthusiasm for plants -- Trees in town and country -- Working for splendour -- A landscape worth living in -- Industry in the landscape -- Modern private gardens -- The legacy.

Brenda Colvin ranks with Sylvia Crowe and Geoffrey Jellicoe as a pioneer of 20th-century landscape design in Britain. This account of her life and work demonstrates her importance. Colvin championed the profession of landscape architect as a founder member and president of the Landscape Institute.


Text in English.

ISBN: 9780711231719 0711231710

LCCN: 2011489966

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB0B0562 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015649314 Uk

Subjects--Personal Names:
Colvin, Brenda, 1897-1981.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Women gardeners--Great Britain--Biography.
Gardeners--Great Britain--Biography.
Landscape design--History--Great Britain--20th century.

LC Class. No.: SB470.C65 / G53 2011