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National Book Award finalist Elizabeth Partridge reveals the life and work of Frederick Law Olmsted the designer of Central Park the United States Capitol buildings landscape and more
Nobody could get Frederick Law Olmsted to sit still He was filled with energy adventure and dreams of changing the world As a boy he found refuge in the peace and calm of nature and later as an adult he dreamed of designing and creating access to parks for a growing and changing America When New York City held a contest for the best park design for what would become Central Park Olmsted won and became the father of landscape architecture He went on to design parks across America including Yosemite National Park and even the grounds for the United States Capitol
National Book Award finalist Elizabeth Partridge brings her renowned lyricism and meticulous research to the visionary who brought parks to the people
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