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Author and historian Zeny Edwards has for many years been intrigued by William Hardy Wilson (1881-1955), a significant and enigmatic figure in Australian art. As curator of Eryldene, the National Trust property on Sydney's North Shore, she has experienced first hand the magic of his architecture. With access to Wilson's manuscripts, letters, photographs, sketches and prints, she has produced this biography of this extraordinary man. Additional essays have been contributed by experts in the field of art and architecture.
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A history of Eryldene, a National Trust property and one of the most photographed and publicised properties in NSW in the 1920s and 1930s. Describes in detail the architectural features of Eryldene - its rooms, associated buildings and gardens. The history is accompanied by many photographs and sketches. These represent the only surviving unaltered examples of the work of William Hardy Wilson. The author has lived in Australia for 21 years and is fascinated by the architecture of old houses and gardens and has won the 1995 National Trust Heritage Award for this work. Includes a bibliography.