Mr Guilfoyle's Honeymoon

Discover the enchanting landscapes of Europe and Britain with 'Mr. Guilfoyle's Honeymoon'. This elegantly illustrated trade paperback, published by Melbourne University Publishing in 2019, takes you on a breathtaking journey through the gardens and forests that inspired the renowned landscape designer William Guilfoyle during his idyllic honeymoon in 1890. As the architect of the iconic Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne, Guilfoyle's explorations of famed sites like Kew Gardens and the opulent Versailles reveal the artistic vision behind one of the world's great botanical masterpieces. With 219 pages brimming with insightful articles and vivid illustrations, this book serves not only as a splendid homage to historical botanical artistry but also as an inspiration for modern gardening enthusiasts. Whether you're a lover of horticulture or history, 'Mr. Guilfoyle's Honeymoon' is a must-have addition to your collection. Enjoy FREE shipping on this exquisite volume. Please note that combined shipping with other products is not available, and allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780522874006
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PUB
Pages: 219


Description:
Explore the grand gardens and forests of Europe and Britain with esteemed landscape designer William Guilfoyle, as he did with his wife on their honeymoon.

The Guilfoyles took their Grand Tour honeymoon in 1890, at the height of William's reputation as the architect of one of the world's great botanical masterpieces, Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens. His visits to impressive landscapes-as diverse as Kew Gardens, Versailles and the wild gardens of England-inspired a series of illustrated articles, which were published to great acclaim on his return to Australia.

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