This event is hosted by Portland Parks Conservancy.

Jeff Ryan’s new book, This Land Was Saved for You and Me, traces the path from Frederick Law Olmsted’s first wanderings in Yosemite in 1864 to the signing of The Wilderness Act a century later. During the talk, Jeff will ask “What made Olmsted, Olmsted?" and explore the idea that Olmsted’s varied career and artist’s eye led him to develop a sensibility about maintaining landscapes while minimizing manmade structures. This Land will make its Maine debut at our event and books will be available for purchase and signing.

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