Follies in America : a history of garden and park architecture /

This book examines historicized buildings known as "follies," including temples, summerhouses, towers and ruins, from the nation's founding through the American centennial celebration in 1876.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Carso, Kerry Dean (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Ithaca, New York : Cornell University Press, 2021.
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Description
Summary:This book examines historicized buildings known as "follies," including temples, summerhouses, towers and ruins, from the nation's founding through the American centennial celebration in 1876.
Physical Description:xiii, 196 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781501755934
1501755935