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A Passion for Nature 19th-century Naturalism in the Circle of Charles Alexander Johns Author of "Flowers of the Field," "A Week at the Lizard," "British Birds in their Haunts," "Botanical Rambles," "The Forest Trees of Britain," etc. By Deirdre Dare & Melissa Hardie
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Victorian botanist, social historian and educator Charles Alexander Johns (1811-1874) is best known for the classic guide Flowers of the Field. Celebrated in his lifetime by readers of all ages for his books on British plants, trees, birds, rock formations and rambles in the countryside, this gentleman-naturalist has been all but forgotten - until now. |
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Based largely in Cornwall, where Johns spent much of his life, this richly detailed study includes his extraordinary circle of family members, friends and colleagues - all talented artists and writers in their own right, many of them women whose achievements went unrecognised in their lifetimes. This profusely illustrated biography includes extracts from Johns's youthful diary and his writings about journeys throughout the British Isles with special attention to Ireland, Scotland, and many counties of England. His pioneering schools in Cornwall, Hampshire and Hertfordshire are treated in detail. On paper and canvas, with pen and paintbrush, all shared a life-long passion for expressing the delicate beauty and timeless wonders of the natural world. |
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Book details - ISBN 978-1-872229-58-4 The book is a large format soft cover with flaps. It has 292 pages and 78 illustrations. 150x227mm. Published by The Hypatia Trust under the Patten Press & Jamieson Library imprint. Price: £15.00 |
