America's Eden - Newport Landscapes through the Ages (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	D Giles Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2022
Authors:	John R. Tschirch
Dimensions:	305 x 254 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
Pages:	304
ISBN-13:	978-1-911282-50-1
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > General Books > Humanities > History > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Landscape art & architecture > General Books > History > General
LSN:	1-911282-50-6
Barcode:	9781911282501

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