# America's Eden: Newport Landscapes Through the Ages - Hardcover

by **John R. Tschirch** (Author)

In 1789, Jedidiah Morse described Newport and its environs as the "Eden of America" in the First Geography of the United States. _America's Eden: Newport Landscapes through the Ages_ builds on this legendary image of a centuries-old paradise, and establishes Newport as a cultural landscape of national significance.

The comprehensive history from European settlement to the present day is illustrated by a treasure trove of rare period maps, paintings and photographs by prominent artists, and drawings and sketches by leading designers. The book serves as a critical resource guide encompassing landscape architecture, fine art, tree and plant propagation, and the conservation of natural sites. A rich story of art, design and horticulture awaits readers among the gardens, gazebos and trees of Newport.

### Author Biography

John R. Tschirch is an award-winning architectural historian and Honorary Member of the Garden Club of America. His career in historic preservation has brought him across the globe to study and teach at cultural heritage sites and landscapes. He has lectured and published widely, presenting conference papers for UNESCO ICOMOS in Buenos Aires and Yale University's Mellon Center in London. John's work in preserving and interpreting historic places has been featured in _The New York Times_, _Conde Nast Traveler_, and _Martha Stewart Living_, and he has appeared on the A&E documentary series, _America's Castles_. His publications include _Newport: The Artful City_ (2020), "The New Thing at Newport: The Tiffany Glass Wall at Kingscote" in _The Magazine Antiques_ (January 2013), the essay, "Newport Cottages" for _The Encyclopedia of New England Culture_(2005) and "Newport" in _Parisian Palaces of La Belle Epoque_ (1992). John also writes historical fiction inspired by his globe trekking career, publishing _Gods and Girls: Tales of Art, Seduction and Obsession_ (2019), a collection of short stories about young heroines who encounter works of art and historic places that forever change the course of their lives. For more on John's work, visit his website at www.johnstories.com.

**Number of Pages:** 304

**Dimensions:** 1.2 x 12.3 x 10.3 IN

**Publication Date:** January 04, 2022

## Details

- **Price:** 49.95 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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