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My Summer in a Garden

Charles Dudley Warner

Publisher: Good Press

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Summary

'My Summer in a Garden' is a classic piece of American garden literature that set the tone for nature writing. Its author, Warner, was a witty newspaper editor and amateur gardener who, along with his pal Mark Twain, had a laugh-out-loud sense of humor. In his monthly musings, Warner takes you on a tour of his garden as he battles pests and weeds with the help of his trusty companion, Calvin the cat.
Available since: 12/02/2019.
Print length: 1274 pages.

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