Cherry Blossom Land at Branch Brook Park: A Bamberger Fuld Legacy

by Christine Baker

Overview

Cherry Blossom Land at Branch Brook Park: A Bamberger Fuld Legacy presents the history of the Japanese cherry trees in Newark, New Jersey with spectacular images of the local cherry blossoms photographed by the author. The Japanese cherry trees are surrounded by beautiful Branch Brook Park, the first county park in the United States. Cherry Blossom Land at Branch Brook Park also details the remarkable life of Caroline Bamberger Fuld, who gifted the first cherry trees to Branch Brook Park in 1927. Today, Branch Brook Park embodies 359 lush acres of forest and fields with stunning landscapes. Architecturally diverse bridges span small lakes and gushing streams. Branch Brook Park follows the Japanese tradition of honoring the delicate beauty and short life span of the cherry blossom with annual festivals. Cherry Blossom Land at Branch Brook Park provides a “how to” approach for the identification of cherry trees in the park. It also encourages “hanami”, the delightful pastime of cherry blossom viewing first practiced by 7 century Japanese aristocrats. Branch Brook Park is listed in both the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728365091
Publisher:	AuthorHouse
Publication date:	06/19/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	10 MB

About the Author

Christine Baker is a clinical psychologist who loves to travel and capture the beauty of the world with her digital camera. She also writes short stories. While far off places provide great sights to photograph, Dr. Baker is always content to visit local attractions like the Branch Brook Park Cherry Blossom Festival. In addition to training pediatric residents at the New Jersey Medical School at the Newark campus of the University of Medicine and Dentistry, Dr. Baker is the Director of the Family Life Education Center (FLEC) at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. She lives with her husband and two sons in South Orange, New Jersey where a Japanese cherry tree blooms on their front lawn.