America's Eden : Newport Landscapes through the Ages Hardback
by John R. Tschirch
Hardback
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In 1789, Jedidiah Morse described Newport and its environs as the "Eden of America" in the First Geography of the United States.
In the nineteenth century landscape architects such as Frederick Law Olmsted created dramatic gardens by the sea for his wealthy clients, and artists from John Frederick Kensett to Henry James and Thornton Wilder celebrated the city as a verdant paradise in painting, poetry, and prose.
America's Eden: Newport Landscapes through the Ages builds on the city's iconic reputation as a centuries-old paradise, and establishes Newport as a cultural landscape of national significance. 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.
Ten chapters discuss topography, geology, and climate; the history of the city from the early days of colonial New England, through the Gilded Age estates, to the 21st century.
A chapter on Living Legends emphasises the importance of Newport's historic trees.
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, history, design and horticulture awaits readers among the gardens, gazebos and trees of Newport.
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:304 pages, 325 colour
- Publisher:D Giles Ltd
- Publication Date:04/01/2022
- Category:
- ISBN:9781911282501
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:304 pages, 325 colour
- Publisher:D Giles Ltd
- Publication Date:04/01/2022
- Category:
- ISBN:9781911282501
