Project Gutenberg 2011-01-09 Public domain in the USA. 272 Shelton, Louise 1867 Beautiful Gardens in America Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Internet Archive. "Beautiful Gardens in America" by Louise Shelton is a beautifully illustrated guidebook written in the early 20th century. This work explores the diverse gardens across the United States, emphasizing the unique expressions of beauty through plant life, rather than through stone and classical architecture commonly associated with European gardens. It offers insights into the significance of gardening in American culture, showcasing gardens designed by their owners that reflect personal creativity and regional styles. The opening of the book sets the tone for a rich examination of the relationship between Americans and their gardens, beginning with a foreword that highlights the shift from classical European influences to a more personal and original approach to garden design. Shelton discusses the importance of gardens in American life, not just as aesthetic spaces but as essential elements of home and community. She presents some history of American gardens, reflecting on their evolution and the climate's impact on gardening practices. Through this exploration, the reader is invited to appreciate the beauty and individuality present in various gardens across regions, promising a delightful journey through the world of horticultural artistry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Gardens -- United States SB Text Category: History - American Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 290175 2025-10-14T08:40:58.400597 text/html 269544 2011-01-09T12:50:00 text/html 9173988 2025-10-14T08:41:10.546596 application/epub+zip 9173049 2025-10-14T08:41:03.382556 application/epub+zip 144623 2025-10-14T08:41:01.242594 application/epub+zip 9346319 2025-10-14T08:41:14.649095 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 9301157 2025-10-14T08:41:08.523556 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 277775 2022-09-16T05:48:58.110208 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 167155 2025-10-14T08:40:56.751595 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 166979 2011-01-09T12:50:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 166973 2011-01-09T12:50:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19724 2025-10-14T08:41:14.801994 application/rdf+xml 15950 2025-10-14T08:41:01.865553 image/jpeg 3934 2025-10-14T08:41:01.587570 image/jpeg 59775 2011-01-09T12:50:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 8939909 2011-01-09T12:50:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 59749 2011-01-09T12:50:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 9025159 2025-10-14T08:40:58.853566 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog