A beautifully illustrated collection of essays on the historic gardens and landscapes of Flatbush, Brooklyn. First published in 1905, this book offers a glimpse into the world of turn-of-the-century garden design, and the ways in which public parks and private gardens enhance the natural beauty of urban life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.