Book description
The Statues of Central Park is the extraordinary photographic tribute to one of the world's most popular recreational destinations and public spaces: New York City's Central Park.
The most visited urban park in the United States, with 42 million visitors annually, Central Park is of the most famous sightseeing spots…
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1 author picked The Statues of Central Park as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book taught me to think of Central Park not just as a greenspace but as a gallery of art.
When I had finished it, I had come to fully admire the many statues that stand in bronze amid the groves and lawns.
I love that Eding covers, in great detail, not just the more famous sculptures such as the Alice in Wonderland and Balto statues, but also less appreciated pieces like the Daniel Webster Monument. I also love that I got to learn not just the what of the statues, but the why behind them.
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From Aaron's list on books about Central Park from a budding naturalist.
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