| Lawnmowers: An Illustrated History Contributor(s): Radam, Brian (Author) |
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ISBN: 1445694832 ISBN-13: 9781445694832 Publisher: Amberley Publishing OUR PRICE: $23.39 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Gardening | Lawns - History | Social History |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.5" W x 9.1" (0.61 lbs) 96 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This concise book follows the journey of this quintessentially great British invention, often thought never worthy of a picture, and celebrates the mundane with its fascinating history, aided by unique pictures rarely seen before. From lawnmowers that manicured the gardens of great palaces to those that groomed the hallowed turf of Wembley, Wimbledon and golf courses and cricket grounds around the world, this book features a variety of machines and their stories. Also included are significant examples such as the first lawnmower and the fastest, as well as some 'Lawnmowers of the Rich and Famous.' This unique book follows the story from before the invention of animal-powered grass cutting machinery and the internal combustion engine up to the present-day robot mowers and into the future. |
Contributor Bio(s): Radam, Brian: - Brian Radam has written a number of books on gardening and lawnmowers and appeared on the BBC to talk about these topics. He runs the British Lawnmower Museum. |