Glenwood Cemetery has long offered a serene and pastoral final resting place for many of Houstons civic leaders and historic figures. In Houstons Silent Garden; Suzanne Turner and Joanne Seale Wilson reveal the story of this beautifully wooded and landscaped preserves developmentmdash;a story that is also very much entwined with the history of Houston. In 1871; recovering from Reconstruction; a group of progressive citizens noticed that Houston needed a new cemetery at the edge of the central city. Embracing the picturesque aesthetic that had swept through the Eastern Seaboard; the founders of Glenwood selected land along Buffalo Bayou and developed Glenwood. Since then; the cemeterys monuments have memorialized the lives of many of the citys most interesting residents (Allen; Baker; Brown; Clayton; Cooley; Cullinan; Farish; Hermann; Hobby; House; Hughes; Jones; Law; Rice; Staub; Sterling; Weiss; and Wortham; among many others). The monuments also showcase the artistry and craftsmanship of some of the regions finest sculptors and artisans. Accompanied by the breathtaking photography of Paul Hester; this book chronicles the cemeterys origins from its inception in 1871 to the present day. Through the story of Glenwood; readers will appreciate some of the natural features that shaped Houstons evolution and will also begin to understand the forces of urbanization that positioned Houston to become the vital community it is today. Houstons Silent Garden is a must-read for those interested in Houston civic and regional history; architecture; and urban planning.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great book. but...By James D. CrabtreeNOT a history. It provides historical tidbits here and there but this does not make it a history. As a guide to some of the better things in life it is excellent. however. I enjoyed flipping through the pages and I certainly learned some things. This book almost makes me sorry I dont smoke or drink!8 of 10 people found the following review helpful. A meandering journeyBy Tucker PetersonThe days of the Gentleman are slowly ebbing away. despite the efforts of a few committed souls. Mr. Storey is one of them. and in his latest book. he touches on the finer points of the accessories a Gentleman might find in this benighted modern world.While not as captivating as his first book. this meandering through the world of cuff links and brollies. colognes and such. reads like a living history book; this is the way it should be done. and often he provides the means to get the "right stuff".I enjoyed the book. and it is something on a night at home I anticipate dipping into. Very well-written. with an easy flow to the words.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Not what I expectedBy Hashima ShataThe title is somewhat misleading . This is not a book on the history . development and evolution of gentlmanly accouterment . Not dissapointed but not what I expected or hoped it would be .
