A Thing in Disguise: The Visionary Life of Joseph Paxton
- 307pagine
- 11 ore di lettura
ix, 307 pages, [16] pages of color plates : 20 cm
Kate Colquhoun Libri
Kate Colquhoun è una biografa e storica il cui lavoro si addentra in affascinanti storie di vita e fenomeni sociali. Attraverso una ricerca meticolosa, svela motivazioni nascoste e contesti culturali che plasmano la storia. Colquhoun eccelle nel riportare in vita il passato, offrendo ai lettori spunti avvincenti e spesso inaspettati sulle pulsioni umane e sulle forze sociali. La sua scrittura esplora temi diversi, da figure visionarie alla storia della gastronomia, esaminando costantemente come questi elementi riflettano e influenzino la società.
The Busiest Man in England: The Life of Joseph Paxton, Gardener, Architect, and Victorian Visionary
- 303pagine
- 11 ore di lettura
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
- 352pagine
- 13 ore di lettura
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.
