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America's Eden: Newport Landscapes Through the Ages
Hardcover
Environmental StudiesGeneral World HistoryRegional: New England
Publisher Price: $49.95
ISBN13: 9781911282501
Publisher: Giles
Published: Jan 4 2022
Pages: 304
Weight: 4.90
Height: 1.20 Width: 10.30 Depth: 12.30
Language: English
The comprehensive history from European settlement to the present day is illustrated by a treasure trove of rare period maps, paintings and photographs by prominent artists, and drawings and sketches by leading designers. The book serves as a critical resource guide encompassing landscape architecture, fine art, tree and plant propagation, and the conservation of natural sites. A rich story of art, design and horticulture awaits readers among the gardens, gazebos and trees of Newport.
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