The Wishing Tree – Edwin Wilson (1992)

Author: Edwin Wilson
Publisher: Kangaroo Press in association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
Year: 1992
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Pagination: 160 pages, plus 8 pages of plates
Illustrations: Illustrations, some in colour, maps and portraits
Size: Approx. 25 cm
ISBN: 0864174373

Description

The Wishing Tree: A Guide to Memorial Trees, Statues, Fountains, etc. in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Domain, and Centennial Park, Sydney by Edwin Wilson explores the many memorials, monuments and commemorative features found within some of Sydney’s best-known public landscapes.

The book documents memorial trees, statues, fountains and other sites across the Royal Botanic Gardens, The Domain and Centennial Park, placing them within their historical and cultural context.

Illustrated with photographs, maps and portraits, it provides a fascinating guide to the stories, people and events commemorated throughout these important Sydney locations.

Includes a bibliography and index.

Condition

Very Good. Light wear to the dust jacket, with shelf wear to the base of the boards. Internally well preserved.

Why You’ll Love It

An unusual Sydney local history title combining gardens, monuments, memorials and urban heritage. Particularly appealing for readers interested in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Centennial Park, Sydney history and commemorative landscapes.