Beautiful Gardens In America (1915)

Beautiful Gardens in America is a book written by Louise Shelton and published in 1915. The book is a comprehensive guide to the most beautiful gardens in America, detailing their history, design, and landscaping features. The book covers gardens from all over the country, including private estates, public parks, and botanical gardens. The author provides a detailed description of each garden, including its location, size, and notable features. She also includes photographs and illustrations to help readers visualize the gardens. The book is divided into chapters based on the types of gardens, such as formal gardens, wild gardens, and water gardens. Each chapter includes a list of the most notable gardens in that category, along with detailed descriptions of each one. In addition to describing the gardens themselves, the author also provides insight into the history of gardening in America. She discusses the influence of European garden design and the evolution of American gardening styles. Overall, Beautiful Gardens in America is a fascinating look at some of the most beautiful and influential gardens in the country. It is a must-read for anyone interested in gardening, landscape design, or American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.