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Grass and its organisation into lawns is a particularly English obsession.



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‘A witty, quirky history of the lawn – and fond tribute to the lawnmower’ The Times

‘This book is absolutely hilarious. Brilliantly written, a minor classic. A gem.’ The Field

‘Even those without green fingers will find Tom Fort’s hymn to horticulture entertaining.’ Evening Standard

‘Cultural history at its best’ Country Life

THE GRASS IS GREENER Our love affair with the lawn An AngloSaxon Passion

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: 7/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780007291342, 978-0007291342
      ISBN10: 0007291345

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Grass and its organisation into lawns is a particularly English obsession.



      Trade Review

      ‘A witty, quirky history of the lawn – and fond tribute to the lawnmower’ The Times

      ‘This book is absolutely hilarious. Brilliantly written, a minor classic. A gem.’ The Field

      ‘Even those without green fingers will find Tom Fort’s hymn to horticulture entertaining.’ Evening Standard

      ‘Cultural history at its best’ Country Life

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