A. B. Freeman-Mitford — The Bamboo Garden

London, Macmillan and Co. Ltd. 1896. Cloth. A first edition of Algernon Freeman-Mitford's gardening work on the tending of bamboos, illustrated throughout. A fascinating examination of the cultivation of bamboos. With chapters on soil, uses, species, propagation and those native to Japan and China.Written by Algernon Freeman-Mitford, a British diplomat, author and grandfather to the Mitford sisters. His writings often dealt with Japan as a subject, with him having served as second secretary to the British Legation during the Meiji Restoration; his most important work was 'Tales of Old Japan', a short story collection regarding life in Japan.In the publisher's original decorative cloth.Illustrated by Alfred Parsons.A first edition of this work. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally generally smart, with a little general wear and discolouration to the boards. Contemporary ownership inscription to the front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are uncut and a little spotted throughout. Very Good . Ill.: Alfred Parsons. Very Good .