Name: Genius of Place
Rating: 4.25 (2 reviews)
ISBN: 9780306818813

Justin Martin

Describes the life of the landscape architect responsible for New York's Central Park and Boston's Emerald Necklace including his lesser-known time spent as an influential journalist, early voice for the environment and abolitionist, all overshadowed by a tragic personal life.

The Life of Frederick Law Olmsted

Genius of Place

Solid biography that flowed well, but there was something missing. It went into FLO's life and evolution but lacked a higher level of reflection. I also wish there had been more about Mary. But great intro to the man who really could've benefitted from knowing the word "side hustle." Would've taken some of the pressure off him. 

A beautiful rendering of a tragic life spent planting seeds you know will blossom but that you won't get to see in your lifetime. The man planted so many seeds. 

Kylie Unell

Solid biography that flowed well, but there was something missing. It went into FLO's life and evolution but lacked a higher level of reflection. I also wish there had been more about Mary. But great intro to the man who really could've benefitted from knowing the word "side hustle." Would've taken some of the pressure off him. 
A beautiful rendering of a tragic life spent planting seeds you know will blossom but that you won't get to see in your lifetime. The man planted so many seeds. 

Genius of Place The Life of Frederick Law Olmsted

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