A collection of essential writings by the father of landscape architecture and the urban park movement in the United States.
Andrew Jackson Downing (1815–1852), a much-sought-after designer, influential writer, and editor of The Horticulturist, was an internationally known shaper of opinion. Robert Twombly has selected thirty-three essays on Architecture and Building, Landscape Gardening, Parks and Other Public Places, Village Beautification, Horticulture, and Agricultural Education, and provides an introduction to Downing’s life and work and suggestions for further reading. 20 illustrations"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Robert Twombly teaches at the Spitzer School of Architecture, The City College, New York City. He lives in West Nyack, New York.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
US$ 3.49 shipping within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speedsSeller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_440140445
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Underlining in pen throughout. Acceptable, Reading copy only, with writing/markings, bumps/creasing, and heavy wear. Standard-sized. Seller Inventory # mon0000259473
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Great Matter Books, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Fine condition soft cover book. Stated First Edition. Slightest shelf wear to covers. Slightest smudging to text block edges. All of our books are individually inspected and described. Never X-library unless specifically described as such. Seller Inventory # 2407-7899
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: DogStar Books, Lancaster, PA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Fine. B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 400 pages; 2012 W. W. Norton & Company. Trade size paperback in glossy pictorial covers. Bright, tight and fresh; unread and as new. Fine. Seller Inventory # 45224
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Brand New. Seller Inventory # 9780393733594
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germany
Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 400 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher. Seller Inventory # 11249605/2
Quantity: 2 available
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-0393733599
Quantity: 1 available