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Unearthing The Secret Garden: The Plants and Places That Inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett

Unearthing The Secret Garden: The Plants and Places That Inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett

by Marta McDowell

Timber Press ·2021 ·320 pages ·Essays
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Near the Top

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"Blooming with photos, illustrations, and botanical paintings, McDowell's gorgeous book opens an ivy-covered door to new information about one of the world's most famous authors."—Angelica Shirley Carpenter, editor of In the Garden New York Times bestselling author Marta McDowell has revealed the way that plants have stirred some of our most cherished authors, including Beatrix Potter, Emily Dickinson, and Laura Ingalls Wilder. In her latest, she shares a moving account of how gardening deeply inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett, the author of the beloved children's classic The Secret Garden. In Unearthing The Secret Garden, best-selling author Marta McDowell delves into the professional and gardening life of Frances Hodgson Burnett. Complementing her fascinating account with charming period photographs and illustrations, McDowell paints an unforgettable portrait of a great artist and reminds us why The Secret Garden continues to touch readers after more than a century. This deeply moving and gift-worthy book is a must-read for fans of The Secret Garden and anyone who loves the story behind the story.


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"With a sprightly tone, infectious enthusiasm, and a professor's penchant for scholarly detail, McDowell brings keen insight and critical assessment to the life and works of this beloved author."

Carol Haggas· Booklist Read review ↗ Top of the Pile

"Gardeners are forever swiping ideas from one another."

Meghan Cox Gurdon· The Wall Street Journal Read review ↗ Near the Top

"Gardeners and book lovers alike will delight in this colorful survey."

Publishers Weekly Read review ↗ Near the Top

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