Landscape Architecture: As Applied to the Wants of the West (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book argues that the arrangement of land for human use is a critical art form, deserving of the same careful attention and expertise as architecture and design. Written in 1873, the book challenges the prevailing notion that landscape architecture is merely decorative, focusing on the tasteful placement of trees and flowers. Instead, the author makes a powerful case for the importance of considering the practical and aesthetic needs of human inhabitants from the very beginning of any land development project, whether a private estate or a burgeoning town. The bookâ€™s central argument is deeply rooted in the burgeoning American landscape of the 19th century, a time marked by rapid westward expansion and the construction of new cities. The author, writing as a professional landscape gardener, offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities presented by this period. Through detailed examples and insightful observations, he reveals how failing to plan for the practical and aesthetic needs of a growing population can lead to costly and inconvenient consequences. The bookâ€™s insights, however, extend beyond the specific context of the time, offering timeless principles that can be applied to any development project where a holistic approach to the environment is needed. The book ultimately encourages readers to consider the crucial role of thoughtful planning in shaping a more beautiful and functional landscape for both present and future generations. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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