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The omnipotent magician : Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, 1716-1783

Brown, Jane, 1938-2011
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In this biography, based on detailed research, Jane Brown paints an unforgettable picture of Capability Brown, his work, his happy domestic life, and his crowded world. She follows the life of the jovial yet elusive Mr Brown, from his childhood and apprenticeship in rural Northumberland.
Imprint:
London : Chatto & Windus, 2011.
Collation:
ix, 384 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.), ports. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780701182120 (hbk)0701182121 (hbk)
Dewey class:
712'.092
Language:
English
BRN:
690097
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