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A Clearing in the Distance : Frederick Law Olmsted and America in the 19th Century
by Witold Rybczynski 2020-05-05 14:44:13
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Frederick Law Olmsted's priceless contributions to the American landscape include New York City's Central Park, the Capitol in Washington, D.C., and the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. This book offers a look at Olmsted's other accompli... Read more
Frederick Law Olmsted's priceless contributions to the American landscape include New York City's Central Park, the Capitol in Washington, D.C., and the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. This book offers a look at Olmsted's other accomplishments, including his advocacy of abolition and his impact as a journalist and founder of "The Nation". of photos. Less
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  • 8.3x5.5x1.3inches
  • 480
  • Scribner Book Company
  • July 1, 2000
  • 9780684865751
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Witold Rybczynski
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Witold Rybczynski has written about architecture for The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The New York Times, and Slate. Among his award-winning books are Home, The Most Beautiful House in the World, and A C...
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