The flowers and gardens of Japan

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The flowers and gardens of Japan

by Florence Du Cane

EN·~5 hours·21 chapters

Chapters

21 total
1

(etext transcriber's note)

1:26
2

PREFACE

2:10
3

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

1:09
4

FLOWERS & GARDENS OF JAPAN - CHAPTER I LANDSCAPE GARDENING

22:39
5

CHAPTER II STONES—GARDEN ORNAMENTS AND FENCES

24:43
6

CHAPTER III LANDSCAPE GARDENS

21:29
7

CHAPTER IV NURSERY GARDENS—DWARF TREES AND HACHI-NIWA

22:14
8

CHAPTER V TEMPLE GARDENS

18:36
9

CHAPTER VI SUMMER FLOWERS

21:39
10

CHAPTER VII PLUM BLOSSOM

19:17

Description

Step into the serene world of Japan’s celebrated gardens, where every blossom tells a story. The narrative opens with a gentle invitation to explore the country’s most beloved flowers—from the delicate pink cherry blossoms that herald spring to the regal chrysanthemums of autumn—each rendered in vivid color by a skilled hand. Accompanying the text, the artwork captures tranquil temple courtyards, stone lanterns, and winding pathways, letting listeners picture the harmony of nature and design without ever having set foot abroad.

Beyond the iconic blooms, the guide delves into the distinctive art of Japanese landscape gardening, revealing how stones, bamboo, and carefully pruned trees shape spaces that feel both intimate and expansive. Interwoven with folklore and seasonal legends, these insights offer a rich tapestry of cultural meaning, perfect for travelers planning a visit or anyone yearning to relive memories of a sun‑kissed garden in the Land of the Rising Sun.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (306K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chuck Greif, MWS, Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2017-12-26

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Florence Du Cane

Florence Du Cane

1869–1955

Best known for lyrical travel books on Japan, Madeira, and the Canary Islands, this British writer brought faraway gardens and landscapes to life for early 20th-century readers. Her books were often paired with illustrations by her sister Ella Du Cane, creating richly visual portraits of place.

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