Download or read book The Gardens at Kew written by Allen Paterson and published by White Lion Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Situated on the south bank of the River Thames, the Royal Botanical Gardens, also known as Kew, is a paradise for plant lovers. Author Allen Paterson chronicles the rich history of Kew, from private pleasure ground to international institution. With photographs of the garden today and botanical illustrations from the Kew collection, this beautiful book brings the story of Kew completely up to date.