A Thing in Disguise: The Visionary Life of Joseph Paxton
- 307pages
- 11 heures de lecture
ix, 307 pages, [16] pages of color plates : 20 cm
Kate Colquhoun Livres
Kate Colquhoun est une biographe et historienne dont le travail explore des récits de vie captivants et des phénomènes sociétaux. Par une recherche méticuleuse, elle révèle des motivations cachées et des contextes culturels qui façonnent l'histoire. Colquhoun excelle à faire revivre le passé, offrant aux lecteurs des aperçus fascinants et souvent inattendus sur les pulsions humaines et les forces sociales. Son écriture aborde des sujets variés, des personnalités visionnaires à l'histoire de la gastronomie, examinant constamment comment ces éléments reflètent et influencent la société.
The Busiest Man in England: The Life of Joseph Paxton, Gardener, Architect, and Victorian Visionary
- 303pages
- 11 heures de lecture
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
- 352pages
- 13 heures de lecture
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.
