A Thing in Disguise: The Visionary Life of Joseph Paxton
- 307 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
ix, 307 pages, [16] pages of color plates : 20 cm
Kate Colquhoun Knihy
Kate Colquhounová je biografií a historičkou, jejíž dílo proniká do skrytých příběhů a zkoumá širší kulturní kontexty. Prostřednictvím detailního výzkumu odhaluje fascinující životní osudy a společenské fenomény, které formovaly historii. Její psaní se vyznačuje schopností oživit minulost a nabídnout čtenářům poutavé, často nečekané vhledy do lidských motivací a společenských sil. Věnuje se tématům od architektonických vizionářů po kulinářské tradice, vždy s cílem prozkoumat, jak tyto prvky odrážejí a ovlivňují společnost.
The Busiest Man in England: The Life of Joseph Paxton, Gardener, Architect, and Victorian Visionary
- 303 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
Joseph Paxton, a self-taught polymath of the Victorian era, made significant contributions to horticulture, urban planning, and architecture. Known for his innovative solutions to large-scale logistical challenges, he earned the title "The Busiest Man in England" from Charles Dickens. His multifaceted expertise and impact on various fields highlight his remarkable legacy and influence during a transformative period in history.
Mr Briggs' Hat
- 352 stránek
- 13 hodin čtení
The fascinating story of the first ever railway murder
The sensational murder trial of Florence Maybrick that gripped Victorian society.
Taste
The Story of Britain Through Its Cooking
From the Iron Age to the Industrial Revolution, the Romans to the Regency, few things have mirrored society or been affected by its upheavals as much as the food we eat and the way we prepare it. In this involving history of the British people, Kate Colquhoun celebrates every aspect of our cuisine from Anglo-Saxon feasts and Tudor banquets, through the skinning of eels and the invention of ice cream, to Dickensian dinner-party excess and the growth of frozen food. Taste tells a story as rich and diverse as a five-course dinner.
