Publisher's Synopsis
Old Herbaceous is a novel by Reginald Arkell, presented in a large print edition. The book tells the story of Bert Pinnegar, a head gardener who has spent his entire life working in the gardens of a grand country estate. The novel follows Bert's life from his youth, when he first begins working in the gardens, to his old age, when he reflects on his life and the changes that have taken place around him. Throughout the book, Bert's love for gardening is evident, and he takes great pride in his work, even in the face of changing attitudes towards traditional gardening methods. The novel also explores themes of class, love, and loss, as Bert navigates his relationships with the various members of the estate's staff and reflects on the people and events that have shaped his life. Old Herbaceous is a charming and nostalgic novel that celebrates the beauty and simplicity of a life spent tending to the earth. With its engaging characters and vivid descriptions of gardens and landscapes, this book is sure to delight readers who appreciate the art of gardening and the pleasures of a life well-lived.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
