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Paradise on the Hudson : the creation, loss, and revival of a great American garden by Caroline Seebohm is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

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This lushly illustrated book tells the amazing story of the rise, fall, and rebirth of one of the most extravagant and celebrated Gilded Age gardens. On a single day in 1939, more than 30,000 people visited the Untermyer Gardenat the time, one of the worlds grandest landscapes. Thirty years later, most of the site had been sold or abandoned. Who was the eccentric visionary behind the estates original glory? What triggered the gardens decline and sparked its restoration? In Paradise on the Hudson, Caroline Seebohm brings to light the remarkable story of a larger-than-life figure lost mostly to history and the impact of his horticultural obsession. It is a fascinating tale about the role of passion in both creating and rescuing one of Americas greatest gardening achievements.

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Author

Caroline Seebohm

Publisher

Timber Press, Incorporated

Published

2020

Language

EN

ISBN

9781604698572

Category

history

Subjects

Agriculture, History, Stem

Rating

4.4 / 5 (25 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14