The golf course & grounds of Yeamans Hall, Charlton deSaussure Jr
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The golf course & grounds of Yeamans Hall, Charlton deSaussure Jr
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eng
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 112-113)
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non fiction
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The golf course & grounds of Yeamans Hall
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bibliography
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Charlton deSaussure Jr
Summary
Tells the story of Yeamans Hall from Frederick Law Olmsted's original vision for the property in 1915 and Seth Raynor's correspondence and design of the golf course in the 1920s to the continuing influence of each today. In doing so, it offers a unique view of forces which influenced golf course design and architecture throughout the twentieth century. Woven throughout its pages are stories of the people and events that have shaped the culture of the Club
Table Of Contents
Preface -- The golf course: Plateau ; Leven ; Short ; Bottle ; Alps ; Redan ; Road ; Creek ; Long ; Cape ; Maiden ; Narrows ; Eden ; Knoll ; Lido ; Biarritz ; Punchbowl ; Home -- The grounds: The Olmsted plan ; The gardens ; The walking trails ; The remaining part ... held in reserve -- Conclusion -- Appendix: Letter from Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. dated August 28, 1915 ; Letter from Seth J. Raynor dated March 14, 1925
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