A Clearing in the Distance: Frederick Law Olmsted and America in the Nineteenth Century

This book chronicles the life and career of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, exploring how his vision shaped American public spaces in the nineteenth century. It examines his most famous projects, including Central Park in New York, the grounds of the U.S. Capitol, and numerous other parks and estates across the country. The biography also discusses Olmsted's role in establishing the American parks movement and his influence on urban planning and the relationship between nature and American culture.