A Year in a Lancashire Garden by Henry Arthur Bright
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"A Year in a Lancashire Garden" by Henry Arthur Bright is a collection of personal reflections and notes on gardening, written in the late 19th century. The author details his experiences tending to a garden in Lancashire over the course of a year, sharing observations on various plants, seasonal changes, and gardening challenges. Throughout the narrative, Bright emphasizes the emotional connections and memories associated with gardening rather than focusing on technical horticultural
expertise. The opening of the text introduces readers to the author's motivation for writing monthly notes, which were initially published in the "Gardeners' Chronicle." Bright describes the physical layout of his garden and outlines his thoughts on the beauty and challenges it presents, particularly during the late autumn and early winter months. He mentions specific plants, such as Arbutus and Chrysanthemums, while reflecting on their seasonal bloom, as well as his plans for the coming months. Through vivid descriptions and poetic associations, the opening sets a contemplative and enthusiastic tone, inviting readers into the charm and complexity of cultivating a garden. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bright, Henry Arthur, 1830-1884 |
|---|---|
| Title |
A Year in a Lancashire Garden Second Edition |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Paula Franzini, sp1nd, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SB: Agriculture: Plant culture |
| Subject | Gardening -- England -- Lancashire |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39673 |
| Release Date | May 12, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 341 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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