American Eden by Victoria Johnson
The untold story of Hamiltonsand Burrsphysician whose dream to build Americas first botanical garden inspired the young Republic.
"Victoria Johnson follows Hosack’s life and legacy through a range of detail and social context which answers all the answerable questionsIt is 54 years since Hosack was the subject of a full biography. Johnson has added some more details, written in a lively way and has related him to other prominent people of his lifetime." -- Financial Times
"American Eden’s many glimpses of the swamps, meadows, fields and flora lying beneath the city, meticulously mapped, are among its greatest pleasures." -- Times Literary Supplement
"... Victoria Johnson’s fine science biography... A rich and compelling read." -- Nature
"American Eden will not disappoint.... In her ambitious and entertaining book Johnson connects past to present." -- Marta McDowell - The New York Times Book Review
"“[A] captivating biography…" -- Penelope Rowlands - The Wall Street Journal
"American Eden’s many glimpses of the swamps, meadows, fields and flora lying beneath the city, meticulously mapped, are among its greatest pleasures." -- Times Literary Supplement
"... Victoria Johnson’s fine science biography... A rich and compelling read." -- Nature
"American Eden will not disappoint.... In her ambitious and entertaining book Johnson connects past to present." -- Marta McDowell - The New York Times Book Review
"“[A] captivating biography…" -- Penelope Rowlands - The Wall Street Journal
Victoria Johnson, a former Cullman Fellow, is currently an associate professor of urban policy and planning at Hunter College (City University of New York), where she teaches on the history of nonprofits, philanthropy, and New York City.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781631496011 |
| ISBN 10 | 1631496018 |
| Title | American Eden |
| Author | Victoria Johnson |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | WW Norton & Co |
| Year published | 2019-06-21 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Pulitzer Prize 2019, Long-listed for Cundill History Prize 2019 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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