Spying on the South: An Odyssey Across the American Divide

Olmstead. Renowned American landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead spent over a year traveling through the South before the Civil War and wrote about his observations for a New York newspaper. In his book titled, Spying on the South: An Odyssey Across the American Divide, Tony Horwitz followed Olmstead’s route, connecting divisions from the past with current polarization. People and places, past and present, come alive in this book, thanks to Horwitz’ fine writing. Rating: Four-star (I like it) Click here to purchase Spying on the South from amazon.com.