Andrea Wulf Books
Andrea Wulf trained as an art historian at London’s Royal College of Art. Her previous books include Chasing Venus and Founding Gardeners. She has also contributed to the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.
What's The Invention of Nature about?
The Invention of Nature (2015) shines a light on the extraordinary life of explorer and scientist Alexander von Humboldt. Discover Humboldt’s amazing perspective on our relationship to the world and find out how his ecological discoveries and observations are just as relevant and profound today as they were in the nineteenth century.
Who should read The Invention of Nature?
- Environmentalists
- Students of environmental history, art and science
- Scientists, especially biologists and botanists
Founding Gardeners
What's Founding Gardeners about?
Founding Gardeners by Andrea Wulf explores the untold story of how gardening and agriculture shaped the founding of America. Through the lens of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and James Madison, Wulf reveals their deep passion for plants and the land, and how it influenced their political beliefs and the creation of a new nation.
Who should read Founding Gardeners?
Enthusiastic gardeners and history buffs looking to learn about the Founding Fathers' passion for gardening
Readers interested in the intersection of politics, agriculture, and botany in early American history
Gardening enthusiasts seeking inspiration from the horticultural pursuits of influential figures