Gardens of Paradise: The History and Design of the Great Islamic Gardens

Gardens of Paradise: The History and Design of the Great Islamic Gardens

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Book Description
The garden is the image of Paradise in the Quran. John Brookes traces its physical origins to age-old methods of irrigation, and charts its spread with the spread of Islam in India, Persia, Turkey, Egypt, Sicily, North Africa and Muslim Spain.

Gardens of Paradise: The History and Design of the Great Islamic Gardens,John Brookes,New Amsterdam Books,0941533077,Garden Design,Gardening / Horticulture,Gardening/Plants,Gardens, Islamic,History,Landscape Horticulture

Book Contents:

1. Gardens of Pompeii
2. Gardens of the New Republic: Fashioning the Gardens of Newburyport
3. Garden Workshop
4. Gifts from the Herb Garden
5. Go Organic!: Successful Organic Gardening in 5 Easy Steps
6. Growing Miniature Roses : Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-116 (Storey/Garden Way Publishing Bulletin, a-116)
7. Hedges (AHS Practical Guides)
8. How to Grow Vegetables and Fruits by the Organic Method
9. Hydroponic Heroin: How to Grow Opium Poppies Without Soil (85278)
10. Indoor Bonsai For Beginners: Selection * Care * Training

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