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The Invention of the Park

- Recreational Landscapes from the Garden of Eden to Disney's Magic Kingdom

About The Invention of the Park

The word 'park' conjures a kaleidoscope of bucolic images. Childhood frolics in urban playgrounds. Strolls through the country estates of Stourhead and Versailles. Wilderness adventures in the Serengeti. White-knuckle thrill rides at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Coney Island. The Invention of the Park explores our fascination with making parks.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780745631387
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 248
  • Published:
  • May 18, 2005
  • Dimensions:
  • 158x231x23 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 454 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: November 1, 2024

Description of The Invention of the Park

The word 'park' conjures a kaleidoscope of bucolic images. Childhood frolics in urban playgrounds. Strolls through the country estates of Stourhead and Versailles. Wilderness adventures in the Serengeti. White-knuckle thrill rides at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Coney Island. The Invention of the Park explores our fascination with making parks.

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