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Invented Cities : The Creation of Landscape in Nineteenth-Century New York and Boston
Invented Cities The Creation of Landscape in NineteenthCentury New York and Boston Author:Mona Domosh Why do cities look the way they do? In this fascinating exploration of the strikingly different landscapes of Boston and New York, Mona Domosh cites historical, social, and economic reasons for the shaping of each city in the nineteenth century. She contrasts Boston`s domestic landscape of parks and residences with New York`s expansive retail an... more »d financial buildings, showing how these reflect the beliefs, fears, and values of the individuals and groups who lived there.« less