Paradise on the Hudson

The Creation, Loss, and Revival of a Great American Garden
by Caroline Seebohm

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“Through her prodigious research and evocative prose, Caroline Seebohm recreates an era of New York life seen through the history and dazzling beauty of the restored Untermyer Gardens.” —Paula Deitz, author, Of Gardens

On a single day in 1939, more than 30,000 people visited the Untermyer Garden—at the time, one...

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Published By Timber Press

Format Hardback

Category

Number Of Pages 224

Publication Date 03/03/2020

ISBN 9781604698572

Dimensions 7.38 inches x 9.38 inches


“A splendid book about a spectacular garden brought back to life, and the amazing man who created it.”—Lynden B. Miller, public garden designer
 
“Through her prodigious research and evocative prose, Caroline Seebohm recreates an era of New York life seen through the history and dazzling beauty of the restored Untermyer Gardens.”—Paula Deitz, author, Of Gardens

“The story of Untermeyer and his garden, its rise, fall, and phoenix-like rebirth…a compelling book.” —River Journal

“A fascinating biography of a nearly forgotten 20th century public figure.” —The Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries

“This is a fascinating book portraying interesting seasons in American history, the building of a garden, its decline and restoration.” —Horticulture
 

 
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