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The Glass House by Hix, John , 1938- is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Glass House about?
The Glasshouse traces the evolution of glass enclosures from the mid-seventeenth century when the desire to nurture exotic plants in a foreign and often hostile climate led to the development of the glasshouse and ingenious mechanical servicing systems, capable of creating its own artificial microclimate. The Glasshouse charts the work of innovators such as Joseph Paxton and J. C. Loudon, and proceeds to examine their influence on the pioneers of twentieth-century design such as Paul Scheerbart and Bruno Taut. The Glasshouse is richly illustrated from a wealth of historic and contemporary etchings, lithographs and photographs. It will appeal to the specialist and the enthusiastic gardener alike.
Who reads The Glass House?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Hix, John , 1938-
- Publisher
- Phaidon Press Ltd
- Published
- 1974
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780714816333
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Architecture, Art, Mystery
- Rating
- 3.7 / 5 (65 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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