Commisso Michael (8 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores a National Historical Park to reveal the evolution of a cultural landscape and its architectural history, from its prehistoric beginnings to the present day. The author traces the stewardship of the park from Native Americans through European settlement, the establishment of residences, and finally to its designation as a national landmark. The book examines the transformation of the park's landscape, focusing on the interplay between nature and human intervention, and the impact of changing design philosophies. By analyzing primary and secondary sources, the author uncovers the stories of the people who shaped the park's development, including landscape architects, homeowners, and preservationists. Ultimately, the book offers valuable insights into how cultural landscapes can reflect and embody the history of a region and the evolving values of its inhabitants, making it an essential read for anyone interested in landscape architecture, history, or preservation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This report provides a brief land use history of the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park and is intended to inform the development of the park's General Management Plan. This report will assist in developing long-range plans by providing an understanding of landscape significance and integrity, identifying areas within the park landscape that reveal its history and where historical interpretations would be most effective. In particular, the report documents change in the pattern of field and forest, views and vistas, roads and transportation corridors and settlement. The presentation of the land use history is organized into time periods pertaining to critical events and milestones and is illustrated with maps and photographs. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…