The landed estate as patron of scientific innovation : horticulture at Woburn Abbey, 1802-1839
This thesis is concerned with the horticultural activities that took place in the early nineteenth century at Woburn Abbey, the stately home of John Russell, sixth Duke of Bedford (1766-1839). During the sixth Duke's reign the work undertaken at Woburn involved more than simply raising fruits a...
Main Author: | Smith, P. |
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Open University
1983
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Online Access: | https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.344987 |
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