The Papers of Frederick Law Olmsted - Slavery and the South, 1852–1857

"An indispensable work for any student of the Old South. The book is not merely indispensable; it is challenging and controversial."--New York Times
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 a unique record of society and politics in post-Civil War America. Historians, landscape architects, conservationists, city planners, students, and citizens' groups continue to turn to Olmsted for ideas about the development and conservation of green spaces in urban areas.
The Olmsted Papers project is supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Historical Publications and Records Commission, the National Trust for the Humanities, the National Association for Olmsted Parks, as well as private foundations and individuals.

Info autore

Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) is considered to be the father of landscape architecture. He was an American landscape architect, journalist, social critic, and public administrator.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Frederick Law Olmsted, Olmsted Frederick Law
• Con la collaborazione di: Charles E Beveridge (Editore), Charles E. (The Frederick Law Olmsted Papers) Beveridge (Editore), Beveridge Charles E. (Editore), Charles Capen McLaughlin (Editore)
• Editore: University Presses
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 27.07.1981
• EAN: 9780801822421
• ISBN: 978-0-8018-2242-1
• Peso: 839 g
• Serie: The Papers of Frederick Law Olmsted
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Architettura; USA, HISTORY / United States / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Slavery, HISTORY / Essays, United States of America, USA, Literary essays, History of the Americas, Slavery & abolition of slavery, Slavery and abolition of slavery, Slavery, enslaved persons and abolition of slavery