John R Stilgoe (382 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. This fascinating ?prehistory? of the American Suburb traces its evolution from the mid-1800?s to the onset of World War II. Using a rich array of contemporary written and pictorial sources, prize-winning historian John R. Stilgoe guides us through the early suburbs of Manhattan, Boston, Chicago, and other cities, showing us not only how they looked but what life was like for the men and women who lived there. ?In chronicling this great exodus and its impact?on culture, women architecture, and myriad other aspects of American society?Stilgoe displays with, scholarship, and insight, as well as delight in searching out meanings in his sources?The book itself is handsome and well illustrated, blessed with a lively text, saturated with evocative and vivid detail.??David Slovic, Philadelphia Inquirer?Stilgoe?s research is thorough, his approach original and engaging, and his book a delight to read, filled with illustrations?pictorial and verbal?that help illustrate the phenomenon more clearly and deeply.??Merle Rubin, Christians Science Monitor?A provocative look at American culture?Borderland makes serious social history accessible and engaging.??Caryn James, New York Times?Borderland offers a fresh perspective on the zone between rural space and urban residential rings, and it challenges our assumptions about what constitutes a good life.??Kenneth Jackson, Progressive ArchitectureJohn R. Stilgoe is the Robert & Lois Orchard Professor in the History of Landscape at Harvard University. He is also the author of Common Landscape of American, 1580 to 1845 and Metropolitan Corridor. Railroads and the American Scene.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. Unlike many United States industries, railroads are intrinsically linked to American soil and particular regions. Divided into sections that focus on particular aspects of the impending impact of railroads on the landscape, this book moves seamlessly between historical and contemporary analysis.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Unlike many United States industries, railroads are intrinsically linked to American soil and particular regions. Divided into sections that focus on particular aspects of the impending impact of railroads on the landscape, this book moves seamlessly between historical and contemporary analysis.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. This cultural and historical study of the coast draws from a variety of sources to illuminate both the landscape of the shore and its place in American life. The work scrutinizes the fishing boats, lighthouses, wharfs, resorts, shipwrecks and people, to evoke the culture of the coast.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. New edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Reprint. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This fascinating ?prehistory? of the American Suburb traces its evolution from the mid-1800?s to the onset of World War II. Using a rich array of contemporary written and pictorial sources, prize-winning historian John R. Stilgoe guides us through the early suburbs of Manhattan, Boston, Chicago, and other cities, showing us not only how they looked but what life was like for the men and women who lived there. ?In chronicling this great exodus and its impact?on culture, women architecture, and myriad other aspects of American society?Stilgoe displays with, scholarship, and insight, as well as delight in searching out meanings in his sources?The book itself is handsome and well illustrated, blessed with a lively text, saturated with evocative and vivid detail.??David Slovic, Philadelphia Inquirer?Stilgoe?s research is thorough, his approach original and engaging, and his book a delight to read, filled with illustrations?pictorial and verbal?that help illustrate the phenomenon more clearly and deeply.??Merle Rubin, Christians Science Monitor?A provocative look at American culture?Borderland makes serious social history accessible and engaging.??Caryn James, New York Times?Borderland offers a fresh perspective on the zone between rural space and urban residential rings, and it challenges our assumptions about what constitutes a good life.??Kenneth Jackson, Progressive ArchitectureJohn R. Stilgoe is the Robert & Lois Orchard Professor in the History of Landscape at Harvard University. He is also the author of Common Landscape of American, 1580 to 1845 and Metropolitan Corridor. Railroads and the American Scene.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. This fascinating ?prehistory? of the American Suburb traces its evolution from the mid-1800?s to the onset of World War II. Using a rich array of contemporary written and pictorial sources, prize-winning historian John R. Stilgoe guides us through the early suburbs of Manhattan, Boston, Chicago, and other cities, showing us not only how they looked but what life was like for the men and women who lived there. ?In chronicling this great exodus and its impact?on culture, women architecture, and myriad other aspects of American society?Stilgoe displays with, scholarship, and insight, as well as delight in searching out meanings in his sources?The book itself is handsome and well illustrated, blessed with a lively text, saturated with evocative and vivid detail.??David Slovic, Philadelphia Inquirer?Stilgoe?s research is thorough, his approach original and engaging, and his book a delight to read, filled with illustrations?pictorial and verbal?that help illustrate the phenomenon more clearly and deeply.??Merle Rubin, Christians Science Monitor?A provocative look at American culture?Borderland makes serious social history accessible and engaging.??Caryn James, New York Times?Borderland offers a fresh perspective on the zone between rural space and urban residential rings, and it challenges our assumptions about what constitutes a good life.??Kenneth Jackson, Progressive ArchitectureJohn R. Stilgoe is the Robert & Lois Orchard Professor in the History of Landscape at Harvard University. He is also the author of Common Landscape of American, 1580 to 1845 and Metropolitan Corridor. Railroads and the American Scene.…

Condition: good. The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. This cultural and historical study of the coast draws from a variety of sources to illuminate both the landscape of the shore and its place in American life. The work scrutinizes the fishing boats, lighthouses, wharfs, resorts, shipwrecks and people, to evoke the culture of the coast.…

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