The weekly magazine "Garden and Forest" existed for only nine years (1888 1897). Yet, in that brief span, it brought to light many of the issues that would influence the future of American environmentalism. In "The City Natural," Shen Hou presents the first biography of this important but largely overlooked vehicle for individuals with the common goal of preserving nature in American civilization.
As Hou s study reveals, " Garden and Forest" was instrumental in redefining the fields of botany and horticulture, while also helping to shape the fledgling professions of landscape...
The weekly magazine "Garden and Forest" existed for only nine years (1888 1897). Yet, in that brief span, it brought to light many of the issues th...
