Cecil, Evelyn, Mrs., d. 1941, Manners, Victoria, Lady, 1876-1933, ill · New York : Dutton · leaf 236
authoritiesthat supervise the largest number of these parks, manyimprovements in existing ones could be easily achieved,and in forming new parks the same idea need not be sorigidly followed. But, in spite of small defects, theParks as a whole are extremely beautiful, and Londonersmay well be proud… … T was only fifty years ago, when thewant of fresh air and room forrecreation was being realised, thatpeople began to wake up to thetruth that there were already greatopen spaces in London which oughtto be cared for and preserved. Itwas brought home by the fact thatover ;^iooo an acre was being paid…
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