Publisher's Synopsis
Routledge's Guide to the Crystal Palace and Park at Sydenham (1854) is a book written by Edward MacDermott that provides a comprehensive description of the Crystal Palace and the surrounding park in Sydenham, London. The Crystal Palace was a large glass and iron structure that was built in 1851 for the Great Exhibition and was later moved to Sydenham. The book contains detailed information about the history, architecture, and contents of the Crystal Palace, including its various exhibits and collections. It also provides a guide to the park, which was designed by the landscape architect Joseph Paxton and features a variety of gardens, fountains, and statues. The book includes illustrations and maps to help readers navigate the Crystal Palace and the park. Overall, Routledge's Guide to the Crystal Palace and Park at Sydenham (1854) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and architecture of this iconic London landmark.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
