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Of Cabbages and Kings: The History of Allotments

Of Cabbages and Kings: The History of Allotments

by Caroline Foley (Author)

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    Hardcover 2014

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Synopsis

This colourful and lively history book tells the story of allotments from their origin in the 17th century protests against enclosures to the present day. Will include the effects of the Napoleonic Wars, the Corn Laws, the Diggers, the role of allotments in both World Wars and the present-day revival. The author champions the history of allotments in the hope of protecting them for the future.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 224
 Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Published: 04 Sep 2014
ISBN 10: 0711234094
ISBN 13: 9780711234093

Media Reviews
'The gallop through the history of useful rather than ornamental crops makes a refreshing change from stately gardening. The Spectator 'An excellent account detailing the changing practice and importance of the patch you hope to take on - read it while you work your way up that long waiting list.' -- Annalee Mather The Independent 'One for the history shelf.' -- Iain Finlayson The Times 'Foley's book reminds us that the right to share the earth has always been an asymmetric struggle.' The Guardian 'A history of England from an unusual but illuminating angle' Country Life 'I suggest you read this book. You will never again underestimate how precious and precarious a stake in the land is.' Gardens Illustrated
Author Bio
CAROLINE FOLEY is the queen of allotments. Her Allotment Handbook (GBP9.99) has been a bestseller since 2004, has sold more than 45,000 copies. Her Practical Allotment Gardening, 2008, (GBP12.99) has sold 23,000 copies. Both are published by New Holland. Caroline Foley is a freelance gardening writer and author who contributes articles to many magazines. She is the editor of Topiarius, the journal of the European Boxwood and Topiary Society. She has taken practical gardening and garden design courses at the English Gardening School. She lives in London near the Culpeper Community Garden of which she is Secretary.