Publisher's Synopsis
Mount Royal, Montreal (1881) is a book written by Frederick Law Olmsted, an American landscape architect and urban planner. The book is a detailed account of Olmsted's design for Mount Royal Park, a large public park located in Montreal, Canada. In the book, Olmsted describes the history of the park, its natural features, and his vision for its development. He also provides a detailed plan for the park's layout, including the placement of paths, bridges, and other features. Olmsted's design for Mount Royal Park was groundbreaking for its time, incorporating elements of both natural and designed landscapes. He sought to create a park that would provide both recreation and relaxation for the people of Montreal, while also preserving the natural beauty of the area. Overall, Mount Royal, Montreal (1881) is an important historical document that provides insight into the development of public parks and urban planning in the late 19th century. It is also a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history and design of Mount Royal Park specifically, or public parks in general.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.
