| Author |
Lawless, Emily, 1845-1913 |
| Title |
A Garden Diary, September 1899—September 1900
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"A Garden Diary, September 1899—September 1900" by Emily Lawless is a reflective diary written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author's experiences and thoughts as she gardens and observes nature during a year in her garden. It blends personal musings with insights about the beauty and complexity of gardening, making it a compelling read for enthusiasts of horticulture and nature. The opening portion of the diary introduces readers to the author's philosophy on exploration and home life, capturing her thoughts on human wanderlust and the allure of nature. Lawless reflects on the pursuit of adventure, both in travel and in the intimate exploration of one's garden. She provides vivid descriptions of her surroundings and the changes in the landscape over time, illustrating a deep appreciation for nature's cycles and the personal growth that can stem from tending to one's garden. Through her observations of the flora, the meditations on life and mortality, and the whimsical anecdotes about the garden's caretaker, Cuttle, the opening chapters establish a thoughtful and engaging tone that invites readers to reflect alongside her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
SB: Agriculture: Plant culture
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| Subject |
Gardening
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
51477 |
| Release Date |
Mar 16, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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