02562cam a22003493u 4500 55899 UtSlPG 20260610134304.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 09018499 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QK Moncrieff, A. R. Hope (Ascott Robert Hope), 1846-1927 Kew Gardens : With 24 full-page Illustrations in Colour Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-11-07 Preface -- Royal residences -- Kew in favour -- The story of the gardens -- The village: in and about it -- Visiting the gardens. Produced by Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Kew Gardens" by A. R. Hope Moncrieff is a descriptive account of Kew Gardens and its historical significance, written in the early 20th century. The work provides an exploration of the gardens' botanical importance and its connection to the British royal family, particularly during the time of George III. Through a combination of narrative and illustration, the text captures the beauty of the gardens and the stories tied to them, shedding light on both the flora and the notable figures associated with the site. At the start of the work, the narrative introduces Kew Gardens as a remarkable botanical collection marred by less-than-ideal natural conditions. The author delves into the historical backdrop of Kew, recounting its royal connections, including its use as a favored country residence by King George III. Through the lens of royal history, the opening segment sets the stage for an exploration of significant events that took place at Kew, intertwining the garden’s evolution with the lives of various monarchs and family members, thereby foreshadowing its importance both as a natural haven and as a site of royal legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Kew (London, England) Martin, T. Mower (Thomas Mower), 1838-1934 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55899 96730 96730