The Ghost In The Garden

Discover the enchanting world of 'The Ghost In The Garden', where the history of Charles Darwin's childhood home intertwines with memory, family, and profound legacy. This captivating trade paperback, published in 2021 by Scribe Publications, takes you on a journey to a forgotten garden that inspired one of history's greatest minds. With 336 pages of insightful storytelling, Jude Piesse navigates the roots of evolution as she raises her children near the overgrown site of The Mount. Experience the charm of this unique narrative that blends past and present, delving into the delicate relationship between nature and genius. Explore the echoes of Darwin's early experiments with flowers, the impact of familial bonds, and the importance of our surroundings in shaping our thoughts and dreams. Ideal for history enthusiasts and gardening lovers alike, 'The Ghost In The Garden' resonates with anyone interested in the legacies we leave behind. With FREE shipping available, get your copy today and uncover the secrets held within this storied garden.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925849943
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 336


Description:
The forgotten garden which inspired Charles Darwin becomes the modern-day setting for an exploration of memory, family, and the legacy of genius.

Darwin never stopped thinking about the garden at his childhood home, The Mount. It was here, under the tutelage of his green-fingered mother and sisters, that he first examined the reproductive life of flowers, collected birds' eggs, and began the experiments that would lead to his theory of evolution.

A century and a half later, with one small child in tow and another on the way, Jude Piesse finds herself living next door to this secret garden. Two acres of the original site remain, now resplendent with overgrown ashes, sycamores, and hollies. The carefully tended beds and circular flower garden are buried under suburban housing; the hothouses where the Darwins and their skilful gardeners grew pineapples are long gone. Walking the pathways with her new baby, Piesse starts to discover what impact the garden and the people who tended it had on Darwin's work.

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