Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady by Edith Holden (1982, Trade Paperback)

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ISBN : 9780030595745. EAN : 9780030595745. Authors : Holden, Edith. The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady. Title : The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady. About hpb-inc. Condition : Very Good.

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PublisherHolt & Company, Henry
ISBN-100030595746
ISBN-139780030595745
eBay Product ID (ePID)2042779

Product Key Features

Publication Year1982
TopicWomen
Book TitleCountry Diary of an Edwardian Lady
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography
AuthorEdith Holden
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Weight352.7 Oz

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LCCN77-071198
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal508.424/8
SynopsisFor 70 years, this enchanting and unique volume lay undiscovered until, in 1977, a full-colour facsimile edition was published by Michael Joseph (UK), capturing all the freshness, charm and beauty of the original. It was an instant and lasting international success. The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady is a reproduction of a naturalist's diary for the year 1906. Edith Holden recorded in words and paintings the flora and fauna of the British countryside through the changing seasons. Her words, all carefully written by hand, include her favourite poems, personal thoughts, and observations on the wildlife she saw surrounding her home in Warwickshire and on her travels through England and Scotland., A charming addition to Rizzoli's carefully curated program of bringing classic books back into print. This beautifully packaged facsimile of Edith Holden's original diary is filled with a naturalist's masterful paintings and delightful observations chronicling the English countryside throughout 1906. As one of the few true records of the time in print, the handwritten thoughts and paintings contained in The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady transport readers to a more refined, romantic, and simpler time. Capitalizing on the current Downton Abbey -inspired appetite for Edwardian-era ephemera, fashions, and society, this reproduction brings readers back to a time in which propriety, civility, and an appreciation for the natural world reigned. This souvenir of a bygone era serves not only as a calming touchstone, but a reminder that as long as we choose to see it, we are still surrounded by beauty and grace. Presented to retain the charm and beauty of the original volume filled with Holden's hand-drawn illustrations of the English countryside's flora and fauna through the changing seasons of the year, as well as handwritten notes, observations, and quotations, The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady makes a lovely addition to any home's library or side table.

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  • Beautiful vintage illustrations

    This book has beautiful vintage illustrations by Edith Holden, done at the turn of the 20th Century. I love it for the artwork and the nature theme. The copy I bought is a reprint in a slightly smaller size.

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