Elizabeth and Her German Garden
Elizabeth von Arnim, Simon Harmon Vedder
eBook
(Girlebooks.com, Nov. 23, 2008)
This edition includes original watercolor illustrations by Simon Harmon Vedder.Elizabeth and Her German Garden was first published in 1898; it was very popular and frequently reprinted during the early years of the 20th century. The story is a year’s diary written by the protagonist Elizabeth about her experiences learning gardening and interacting with her friends. It includes commentary on the beauty of nature and on society, but is primarily humorous due to Elizabeth’s frequent mistakes and her idiosyncratic outlook on life.