Descriptive Labels for Botanic Gardens
“Descriptive Labels for Botanic Gardens” by Humphrey Gilbert-Carter is a publication from Cambridge University Press, released on May 21, 2015. This edition spans 82 pages and is presented in English. The book, originally published in 1924, showcases examples of informative labels designed for use in botanic gardens, aiming to provide both information and enjoyment to visitors.
Readers will find a focus on the intersection of science education and botany, as Gilbert-Carter, the first academic director of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden, shares insights from his extensive experience. This work is particularly relevant for those interested in the historical context of botany in Britain and the evolution of educational practices within this field.
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Humphrey Gilbert-Carter (1884-1969) was the first academic director of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden from 1921 until 1950. In this book, first published in 1924, Gilbert-Carter gives examples of informative labels that could be used in botanic gardens ‘so as to give information as well as pleasure to as many people as possible’. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of science education or the history of botany in Britain.
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