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The word 'park' conjures a kaleidoscope of bucolic images. Childhood frolics in urban playgrounds. Strolls through the country estates of Stourhead and Versailles. Wilderness adventures in the Serengeti. White-knuckle thrill rides at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Coney Island. The Invention of the Park explores our fascination with making parks.

Table of Contents
Introduction: Defining the Park.

1. From Ancient Groves to Versailles.

2. The English Landscape Park.

3. City Park: Bringing the Country to the Metropolis.

4. Nature and Recreation in the National Park.

5. Amusement Parks and Theme Parks.

6. Trapping Nature in the Animal Park.

7. Expanding the Park Experience.

Conclusion: The Park Ideal from Paradise to Utopia.

Notes.

A Guide to Further Reading.

Bibliography.

Index.

The Invention of the Park

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    A Paperback / softback by Karen R. Jones, John Wills

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: 18/05/2005
      ISBN13: 9780745631394, 978-0745631394
      ISBN10: 0745631398
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The word 'park' conjures a kaleidoscope of bucolic images. Childhood frolics in urban playgrounds. Strolls through the country estates of Stourhead and Versailles. Wilderness adventures in the Serengeti. White-knuckle thrill rides at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Coney Island. The Invention of the Park explores our fascination with making parks.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction: Defining the Park.

      1. From Ancient Groves to Versailles.

      2. The English Landscape Park.

      3. City Park: Bringing the Country to the Metropolis.

      4. Nature and Recreation in the National Park.

      5. Amusement Parks and Theme Parks.

      6. Trapping Nature in the Animal Park.

      7. Expanding the Park Experience.

      Conclusion: The Park Ideal from Paradise to Utopia.

      Notes.

      A Guide to Further Reading.

      Bibliography.

      Index.

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