Last Harvest: How a Cornfield Became New Daleville Summary and Reviews

Last Harvest: How a Cornfield Became New Daleville
by Witold Rybczynski

Last Harvest: How a Cornfield Became New Daleville
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Author: Witold Rybczynski
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-04-17
ISBN: 0743235967
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: Scribner

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Book Review: An impressive piece of work
Summary: 5 Stars

An impressive piece of work, which I read at two sittings. The review you want to read is Penelope Green's, at the New York Times -- I'll put the link in a comment, as Amazon won't allow outside links in their reviews.

Rybczynski writes a very nice portrait of the contemporary subdivision planning and building process, with the focus on a particular exurb near his home in Philadelphia. In the process, you'll learn a lot about the history of suburban living in America -- and perhaps unlearn some persistent misinformation from urban intellectuals who don't like the suburbs. Highly recommended.

Happy reading--
Peter D. Tillman

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