Founding Gardeners: The Revolutionary Generation, Nature, and the Shaping of the American Nation
by Andrea Wulf
A historical look at how America's founding fathers used gardening and nature to help define the young nation's character and values.
About This Book
Founding Gardeners examines the deep connection between America's revolutionary leaders and the natural world.
The book highlights how gardening and landscape design influenced early American political thought and national identity.
Andrea Wulf draws on historical records to show the founders' passion for plants, agriculture, and the environment.
Readers gain insight into how nature played a role in shaping the American nation during its formative years.
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