author
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.
3 Audiobooks
The flowers and gardens of Japan
by Florence Du Cane
The Flowers and Gardens of Madeira
by Florence Du Cane
The Canary Islands
by Florence Du Cane
About the author
Born in 1869, Florence Gertrude Louisa Du Cane was a British travel writer whose work focused on landscape, gardens, and the character of place. She is especially associated with books such as The Flowers and Gardens of Japan, The Flowers and Gardens of Madeira, and The Canary Islands.
A distinctive part of her work was its partnership with her sister, the artist Ella Du Cane. Florence supplied the text while Ella contributed watercolor illustrations, and together they produced books that blended travel writing, horticulture, and visual art in a way that appealed to readers curious about the wider world.
Du Cane died in 1955. Though not a household name today, her books remain engaging for readers who enjoy classic travel writing, garden history, and elegant descriptions of nature and local culture.