Kirstenbosch - The Most Beautiful Garden in Africa (Hardcover, New Edition)

The view from this spot … is the most picturesque of any I had seen in the vicinity of Cape Town.
William Burchell — Travels in the Interior of South Africa, 1822

Kirstenbosch is a name that resonates around the world as the home of a uniquely rich flora in a setting of unsurpassed beauty. Established soon after the unification of South Africa in 1910, the Garden continues to draw both tourists and locals to its enchanting spaces and botanical riches.

This book tells of how the Garden came to be, its setbacks and triumphs, its benefactors and heroes. It outlines the Garden’s scientific eminence as the repository of knowledge on our prized flora and presents its many attractions.

In this new edition, the story is brought up to date with details of new developments and attractions, making it a quality memento for visitors and the thousands of locals who flock there annually.

General

Imprint:	Penguin Books South Africa
Release date:	September 2024
Authors:	Brian J. Huntley
Dimensions:	235 x 226 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	240
Edition:	New Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-77584-895-0
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Plant life: general > General Books > Local Author Showcase > Lifestyle Promotions > Festive Shopping > Books > Local Reads
LSN:	1-77584-895-7
Barcode:	9781775848950

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