A Green Place to Be: The Creation of Central Park
Ashley Benham Yazdani, illustrated by Ashley Benham Yazdani
Set in 1858, the book begins as rapid growth in New York City puts its remaining open land at risk from new streets and tall buildings. It follows the planners behind the creation of Central Park, describing how they transformed swampland into the city’s green heart. Watercolor illustrations show the park taking shape, and extensive back matter provides additional information.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
