Rock Creek Park

By Gail Spilsbury, Gail Spilsbury, Gail D Spilsbury

Book Overview

Rock Creek Park celebrates Washington, DC's, resplendent wilderness retreat through the story of its formation and preservation. More than 100 years after its authorization by Congress, Rock Creek... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801874122
• ISBN13: 9780801874123
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.3" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

A fascinating insight into Washington's rustic wilderness

A meticulously researched, beautifully written treasure, filled-with fascinating photographs, plans, drawings and paintings as well as apt quotations. Even includes a map of plant associations and lists of the different species as well as places to picnic, golf, ride and play ball to be found in Washington's planned city wilderness. A fitting tribute to the positive impact of the Olmsted family of landscape architects on the nation's capital.