43 Ergebnisse - Zeige 41 von 43.

George Godwin (1813-1888) was an influential architect, journalist and editor of The Builder magazine. He trained at his father's architectural practice in Kensington where he set up a practice with his brother. Encouraged by his friend the antiquary John Britton, he pursued an interest in architectural history. He was also interested in new materials and wrote on the use of concrete (1836). He soon joined the Institute of British Architects, ...

Originally published in 1915, this book contains a detailed guide to small-scale fruit and vegetable gardening at home or at the allotment, including chapters on planning, plating, cropping, making a profit, and much more. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple explanations, this fantastic and timeless volume is highly recommended for all green-fingered readers. Contents include: "Bees and Bee Keeping", "Laying out a Small Holding", "Work...

John Godwin explains Lucretius great poem in its Roman context, assessing the literary and philosophical value of the poems and arguing the merits of the poet 's claim to change our lives.