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The invention of the park: recreational landscapes from the Garden of Eden to Disney's Magic Kingdom

2006; Association of College and Research Libraries; Volume: 44; Issue: 01 Linguagem: Inglês

10.5860/choice.44-0524

1943-5975

Karen Jones, John Wills,

Global Maritime and Colonial Histories

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.