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A Clearing in the Distance
Frederich Law Olmsted and America in the 19th Century
by Witold Rybczynski
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Known above all for his design of New York City's Central Park, Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) contributed to the American urban landscape with a number of notable projects. He also wrote journalistic pieces on slavery and other current issues, and felt strongly about maintaining the country's national park system. Witold Rybczynski, author of several books on architecture and urban concerns, includes creative passages as if Olmsted were speaking. A New York Times Notable Book of 1999.
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2000
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Publisher Notes
Chronicles the life and career of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, and the effect his ideas had on American culture.
Media Reviews
"[Olmsted] has been well served by his biographer...who has overall presented a varied portrait of the man and the artist and also created a fairly rich diorama of Olmsted's times."
First Line
With his high forehead, wide-set blue eyes, and unruly hair, the young Frederick Olmsted made a strong impression.
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