Charles Eliot, Landscape Architect V2

Charles Eliot, Landscape Architect V2: A Lover Of Nature And Of His Kind, Who Trained Himself For A Profession, Practiced It Happily And Through It Wrought Much Good (1902) is a biographical work that tells the story of Charles Eliot, a renowned landscape architect of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is written by Charles William Eliot, a distant relative of the subject, and provides a comprehensive look at Eliot's life and career.The book begins with an overview of Eliot's childhood and early years, including his love of nature and his passion for the outdoors. It then goes on to detail his education and training as a landscape architect, including his time at Harvard University and his apprenticeship with Frederick Law Olmsted, one of the most influential landscape architects of the time.The book also provides a detailed account of Eliot's professional career, including his work on numerous high-profile projects such as the Boston Metropolitan Park System and the New York State Capitol Grounds. Throughout his career, Eliot remained committed to the principles of conservation and environmentalism, and his work had a significant impact on the development of the field of landscape architecture.In addition to his professional achievements, the book also explores Eliot's personal life, including his marriage to a fellow landscape architect and his close friendships with other prominent figures of the era. Overall, Charles Eliot, Landscape Architect V2 provides a fascinating look at the life and work of one of the most important landscape architects of the early 20th century.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.