Mount Auburn Illustrated. In Highly Finished Line Engraving, From Drawings Taken on the Spot, by James...

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Cornelia W 1815-1898 Walter James Smillie

Mount Auburn Illustrated. In Highly Finished Line Engraving, From Drawings Taken on the Spot, by James Smillie. With Descriptive Notices by Cornelia W. Walter

Cornelia W 1815-1898 Walter, James Smillie

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Hutson Street Press
22 May 2025

History of Art & Design Styles; Landscape art & architecture; History of the Americas

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Mount Auburn Illustrated, originally published in 1848, offers a fascinating glimpse into one of America's first garden cemeteries. Featuring highly finished line engravings by James Smillie, taken directly from on-site drawings, the book captures the serene beauty and carefully designed landscapes of Mount Auburn. Cornelia W. Walter provides descriptive notices that illuminate the historical and cultural significance of this pioneering burial ground.

More than just a collection of images, this volume serves as a historical record of a significant landmark in American landscape architecture and funerary practices. Readers will appreciate the detailed artistry of Smillie's engravings and Walter's insightful commentary, making this edition a valuable addition to any collection focused on American history, art, and landscape design. This beautifully reproduced edition allows a new generation to appreciate the vision and artistry of Mount Auburn.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Cornelia W 1815-1898 Walter, James Smillie
Imprint: Hutson Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 404g
ISBN: 9781024206067
ISBN 10: 1024206068
Pages: 162
Publication Date: 22 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active