Garden of a Lifetime: Dame Elisabeth Murdoch at Cruden Farm by Anne Latreille (2007 Hardcover)

Author: Anne Latreille

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia, Sydney

Publication Date: 2007

Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket

Pages: 191 pages

ISBNs:  9781876832100 / 187683210X
Alternate: 1876832045

Condition: Very Good – Light wear to dust jacket, internally near fine. Owner’s name written inside the front cover.

Description:
Garden of a Lifetime is a deeply personal and beautifully illustrated tribute to Dame Elisabeth Murdoch and her beloved Cruden Farm in Langwarrin, Victoria. Written by renowned garden writer Anne Latreille, this 2007 hardcover explores the life, philosophy, and landscape legacy of one of Australia’s most admired public figures through the lens of her cherished garden.

Featuring colour photographs, archival images, portraits, and landscape plans, the book captures the evolution of Cruden Farm and the woman who made it thrive. An intimate and inspiring read for garden lovers, heritage enthusiasts, and admirers of Dame Elisabeth Murdoch’s enduring legacy.

Why You'll Love It:
More than a garden book, this is a portrait of a remarkable life lived in harmony with the land. A meaningful addition to any gardening, biography, or Australian cultural collection, especially for those with an appreciation for cultivated beauty and quiet strength.

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