The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady Colouring Book

Edith Holden

$23.95

Publication Date: September 22nd, 2016

Publisher:

Michael Joseph

ISBN:

9780718185428

Pages:

Description

Nearly 40 years ago, a rediscovered diary enchanted readers. Edith Holden's Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady from 1906 captured her observations on the English countryside's changing seasons, accompanied by exquisite illustrations of its flora and fauna. Now, for the first time, Edith's work been turned into an beautiful coloring book for adults. Featuring black & white ink illustrations based on her paintings, alongside the original handwriting from the lost journal, this is a captivating coloring book that guides you through a year in the world of this truly remarkable Edwardian lady.

About the Author

Edith Holden (1871-1920) was a British artist and teacher. In 1906, she recorded her observations about the countryside and seasons around her in an illustrated diary, full of exquisite watercolour paintings. In 1977, her journal was re-discovered and published as The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady.