"The question posed at the beginning of the narrative asked why a botanical garden for Norfolk and the answer, to be certain, is the story told in the chapters that follow. But it is also answered in the connection each of us make to this special place, whether we live in Hampton Roads or are just visiting. Gardens should surprise and comfort you. Anatole France (1844-1924), the French poet, journalist, and novelist, could have been addressing countryman and father of the Norfolk Botanical Garden Fred Heutte when he sagely ...
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"The question posed at the beginning of the narrative asked why a botanical garden for Norfolk and the answer, to be certain, is the story told in the chapters that follow. But it is also answered in the connection each of us make to this special place, whether we live in Hampton Roads or are just visiting. Gardens should surprise and comfort you. Anatole France (1844-1924), the French poet, journalist, and novelist, could have been addressing countryman and father of the Norfolk Botanical Garden Fred Heutte when he sagely observed: 'To acoomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan but also believe.' Fred Heutte was a dreamer with a plan who believed that the garden he shephereded for nearly three decades would ultimately fulfill its destiny and take an honored place among the United States' premier botanical gardens-and it has."--Back cover.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 208 p. Contains: Unspecified. America Through Time. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 208 p. Contains: Unspecified. America Through Time. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Near Fine. Book. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall. Near Fine Soft Cover. 208 Pages. Including End Notes. Profusely Illustrated With Color And B/W Photographs. The Question Posed At The Beginning Of This Narrative Asked Why A Botanical Garden For Norfolk And The Answer, To Be Certain, Is The Story Told In The Book Itself. But It Is Also Answered In The Connection Each Of Us Make To This Special Place, Whether We Live In Hampton Roads Or Are Just Visiting. Gardens Should Surprise And Comfort You. Anatole France (1844-1924), The French Poet, Journalist, And Novelist, Could Have Been Addressing Countryman And Father Of The Norfolk Botanical Garden Fred Heutte When He Sagely Observed: "To Accomplish Great Things, We Must Not Only Act, But Also Dream; Not Only Plan But Also Believe." Fred Heutte Was A Dreamer With A Plan Who Believed That The Garden He Shepherded For Nearly Three Decades Would Ultimately Fulfill Its Destiny And Take An Honored Place Among The United States' Premier Botanical Gardens-And It Has.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 208 p. Contains: Unspecified. America Through Time. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
