Divided into two main sections, this volume provides a historical sketch of the development of Lee Park in Petersburg, Virginia, first created as a WPA sanctuary and herbarium in the 1930s. Highlights the sanctuary's role creating jobs for women, conserving wildflowers, and preserving local art and history. Three-quarters of the volume is devoted to the exquisite, richly-detailed watercolors of Bessie Niemeyer Marshall, a Virginian botanical illustrator. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)