Count De Mauny
Gardens of Taprobane
Gardens of Taprobane
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The Gardens of Taprobane, published in 1937 by the self-styled Count de Mauny, is a rare collector's item detailing his personal, surrealistic project of transforming a small island off Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) into an Eden-like garden. The book serves as a record of this endeavor, offering both romantic narratives of de Mauny's spiritual reawakening and practical gardening advice, including tips on cultivating Bougainvillea.
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Shipping
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Wild & the Sage is an independent bookshop on the south coast of Sri Lanka. We stock a range of local and international titles, available for islandwide delivery. Can’t find your favourite? We’re happy to source books to order. We also host regular workshops and events, as well as a monthly book club. Visit us in Galle to try our kitchen’s incredible menu and sip coffee in our garden courtyard. Everyone’s welcome for conversations over cake.
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