The gilded canopy
Sandra Knapp
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The gilded canopy
by Sandra Knapp
Published
2005
Publisher
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Pages
168
ISBN-10
0565091980
Description
"Soaring high above visitors to the Natural History Museum are the wonderful ceiling panels decorated with plants from every corner of the globe. Stunning in design, richly coloured and gilded, the ceilings are a major art exhibition in their own right. They speak vividly of an era when specimens of plants from all around the world were flooding into Britain, causing an explosion of interest in botany and horticulture, with new glasshouses and public parks springing up all over the country." "Explore the fascinating histories of the exotic species and British flora depicted on the panels. In the authors' words: "...each one tells a story - plants that have made and broken empires, been the cause for terrible human suffering, or have brought joy through their beauty.""--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
Images from nature
The guide
Treasures of the Natural History Museum
A catalogue of portraits, paintings, and sculpture at the Natural History Museum, London
A catalogue of portraits, paintings and sculpture at the Natural History Museum
The lizards of Australia and New Zealand in the collection of the British Museum
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The gilded canopy?
This edition of The gilded canopy has approximately 168 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The gilded canopy?
For most readers, The gilded canopy typically takes between 3h 30m and 2h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 42,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 42,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The gilded canopy?
The estimated word count for The gilded canopy is approximately 42,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The gilded canopy?
The gilded canopy was written by Sandra Knapp.
When was The gilded canopy published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.