A comprehensive and illuminating history of the evolution of gardening over millennia, beginning in ancient Mesopotamia and coming up to the present, discussing styles and techniques from all over the world, spanning Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and South America. First published in 2002, all of the previously published writing has been re-edited and updated to reflect the most recent study on the various topics discussed in the book. | The Story Of Gardening by Penelope Hobhouse, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters