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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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    View other formats and editions of THE GRASS IS GREENER Our love affair with the lawn An AngloSaxon Passion by Tom Fort

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