A Thing in Disguise: The Visionary Life of Joseph Paxton
- 307 páginas
- 11 horas de lectura
ix, 307 pages, [16] pages of color plates : 20 cm
Kate Colquhoun Libros
Kate Colquhoun es una biógrafa e historiadora cuyo trabajo se adentra en fascinantes historias de vida y fenómenos sociales. A través de una investigación meticulosa, descubre motivaciones ocultas y contextos culturales que dan forma a la historia. Colquhoun sobresale en dar vida al pasado, ofreciendo a los lectores perspectivas atractivas y a menudo inesperadas sobre los impulsos humanos y las fuerzas sociales. Su escritura explora temas diversos, desde figuras visionarias hasta la historia de la gastronomía, examinando constantemente cómo estos elementos reflejan e influyen en la sociedad.
The Busiest Man in England: The Life of Joseph Paxton, Gardener, Architect, and Victorian Visionary
- 303 páginas
- 11 horas de lectura
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 páginas
- 13 horas de lectura
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.
