Isbn: 9781332217496 - the first county park system: a complete history of the inception and development of the essex county parks of new jersey (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

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

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

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the historical inception and ten-year development of the Essex County Park System, the first county park system in the United States. The author, a key figure in the county's park movement, takes readers through the steps of securing legislation, appointing commissioners, and acquiring land for the parks. The author details the challenges and successes of this ambitious project and shares insights from other park-building initiatives and the broader impact of parks and recreation on American life. This book is a fascinating account of the origins of a major county park system and will be of interest to historians, urban planners, and anyone interested in the history of parks and public spaces. 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.…