Gardens of the Gilded Age: Lavish Landscapes from America's Golden Era - Hardcover
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Availability:In StockContributor:Jana MilbockerTheme:Chronological Period/19th CenturyPublish date:6/2/2026Pages:288
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Globe Pequot PublishingISBN-13:9781493092000ISBN-10:1493092006UPC:9781493092000Book Category:History, Nature, GardeningBook Subcategory:United States, Garden Design, Planning & LayoutBook Topic:19th CenturySize:10.09 x 8.04 x 0.72 inchesWeight:1.04Product ID:SC3RPRQKSH
Step into the era when American wealth created landscapes that rivaled European royalty and discover the magnificent gardens that still captivate visitors today. During the Gilded Age in America (1870-1920), wealthy industrialists, such as the Vanderbilts, Rockefellers, and Gardeners, built extravagant homes and gardens that rivaled the palaces and villas of Europe. Gardens of the Gilded Age showcases a selection of estates all down the East Coast, diving into their histories and the elements that make them striking and unique. Each garden profile includes enticing information about the estate's owners, history, and the evolution of the garden, including significant plants and architectural features. Enjoy beautiful color photographs of the gardens and mansions, augmented by historic photos of the owners and the gardens when they were first built. Along the way, learn the Gilded Age intriguing garden history, its international movement, and the associated trends.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Globe Pequot PublishingISBN-13:9781493092000ISBN-10:1493092006UPC:9781493092000Book Category:History, Nature, GardeningBook Subcategory:United States, Garden Design, Planning & LayoutBook Topic:19th CenturySize:10.09 x 8.04 x 0.72 inchesWeight:1.04Product ID:SC3RPRQKSH
Jana Milbocker is a garden designer, lecturer, tour operator, and author of four garden travel guides which profile 310 gardens on the East Coast. Her books are self-published and have sold more than 22,400 copies combined since 2018. Milbocker lives in the Boston area, and worked as a graphic designer and marketing specialist for 30 years before launching her garden design business in 2010.
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