{"product_id":"9781604697896","title":"The Landscapes of Anne of Green Gables : The Enchanting Island that Inspired L. M. Montgomery","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Landscapes of Anne of Green Gables\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Catherine Reid\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eSmithsonian\u003c\/i\u003e magazine’s Best Books About Travel of 2018\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Landscapes of Anne of Green Gables\u003c\/i\u003e explores L. M. Montgomery’s deep connection to the landscapes of Prince Edward Island that inspired her to write the beloved Anne of Green Gables series. From the Lake of Shining Waters and the Haunted Wood to Lover’s Lane, you’ll be immersed in the real places immortalized in the novels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Using Montgomery’s journals, archives, and scrapbooks, Catherine Reid explores the many similarities between Montgomery and her unforgettable heroine, Anne Shirley. The lush package includes Montgomery’s hand-colorized photographs, the illustrations originally used in \u003ci\u003eAnne of Green Gables\u003c\/i\u003e, and contemporary and historical photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e“This book will be treasured by Montgomery’s legions of fans.” —Carolyn Strom Collins, author of \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Anne of Green Gables Treasury\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e; editor of \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfter Many Years: Twenty-one “Long-Lost” Stories by L. M. Montgomery \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “I love reading little bits about L. M. Montgomery that coincide with Anne’s life. . . . This will be a welcome keepsake in my home.” —Bridget Beth Collins, creator of \u003cb\u003eFlora Forager\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “There’s something deeply satisfying about seeing gorgeous pictures of sunsets, shores, and gardens alongside snippets of Montgomery’s musical, flowery prose. Reid’s love letter to \u003ci\u003eAnne of Green Gables\u003c\/i\u003e, Montgomery, and Prince Edward Island is sure to delight. Anne enthusiasts will learn more about what inspired Montgomery, while nature lovers will find a kindred spirit in Reid, who clearly has a passion for all things green and growing.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “This is not just a book filled with beautiful photos; it’s a satisfyingly rich and layered combination of the visual and intellectual. Readers will gain a new appreciation not only for Montgomery but also for the landscape that meant so much to her.” —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “In L. M. Montgomery’s beloved book, \u003ci\u003eAnne of Green Gables\u003c\/i\u003e, Prince Edward Island, Canada, played a role that is arguably just as important as the series’ protagonist, Anne Shirley. Wanting to bring the island to life years later, author Catherine Reid explores the very places that inspired Montgomery and became immortalized in her prose.” —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Smithsonian Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Evocative. . . . compelling. . . . \u003ci\u003eThe Landscapes of Anne of Green Gables\u003c\/i\u003e is a sweet book. . . for those who wish to take a visual journey through PEI or learn more about a beloved childhood book.” —\u003cb\u003eNYBG’s \u003ci\u003ePlant Talk\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Wait until you see the real Prince Edward Island. This lush, vivid, and beautifully executed book takes you to all the storied locations. Having walked these in person, I can vouch for this book’s authenticity.” —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Riot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Whether you read the Anne saga growing up (particularly popular with young girls) or are brainstorming now for a summer vacation jewel, this new \u003ci\u003eThe Landscapes of Anne of Green Gables\u003c\/i\u003e is certain to delight. Author Catherine Reid exuberantly jumped into Montgomery's archives—her journals, scrapbooks, photographs—to create this lush tribute to Montgomery, Green Gables and PEI. It is graced with positive quotes, poems and anecdotes; festooned with fascinating history; dressed in scores of images from yesteryear and today. . . . Reid herself deserves ample applause for this wet-kiss, well-crafted ode to all that makes Prince Edward Island and its most esteemed native resonate with readers and visitors. Oh, Canada!” —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eForbes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “For a book with so many gorgeous pictures, it is also a delightful read. Reid’s writing never feels like it’s merely ‘copy’ used to occupy space between photos. This book is every bit an illuminating biography of L.M. Montgomery as it is an environmentally minded photo-history of Prince Edward Island.” —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCitizen Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A wonderful companion to L.M. Montgomery’s classic. . . . Montgomery’s love for the land and for gardening shines forth in this book.” —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Gettysburg Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “For readers looking for a deeper understanding of the book, the author, and how they both came together to create a timeless classic, this is a must-read. Filled with beautiful colour images and original illustrations from the book's 1908 edition, \u003ci\u003eThe Landscapes of Anne of Green Gables\u003c\/i\u003e is an easy, enjoyable read, but it is packed with much more fascinating information than your average coffee-table book. . . . readers are prompted to reflect on how the landscapes of their worlds speak to their own internal lives.” —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Cardinal Press\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “You will be immersed into the real locations that inspired her novels . . . Fans young and old will be delighted with this beautifully inspired book.” —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Tribune Chronicle \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “If you are a lover of the Anne of Green Gable books, you must read \u003ci\u003eThe Landscapes of Anne of Green Gables\u003c\/i\u003e. . . . Reid’s book is scholarly, yet has an intimacy that made me feel even more connected to both Montgomery and Anne Shirley.” —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultivating Wonder\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A beautiful book!” —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Shining Scroll \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eof the \u003cb\u003eL.M Montgomery Literary Society\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Liberally sprinkled with quotes from Montgomery's books and journals...filled with beautiful photographs.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Greenfield Recorder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781604697896\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Timber Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40873445556430,"sku":"9781604697896","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_a6df43c4-ff0d-4964-893c-13bef911fa63.jpg?v=1644310765","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781604697896","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}