The Papers of Frederick Law Olmsted: Parks, Politics, and Patronage, 1874-1882 Volume 7

by Frederick Law Olmsted

For decades Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) designed parks and park systems across the United States, leaving an enduring legacy of designed public space that is enjoyed, studied, and protected today. His plans and professional correspondence offer a rich source for understanding his remarkable contribution to the quality of urban life in this country and the development of the profession of landscape architecture. Olmsted's writings also provide...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801883369
• ISBN13: 9780801883361
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 784 Pages
• Weight: 2.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 6.8" x 9.4"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher