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Title: National Geographic Guide To Americas Great Houses by Henry Wiencek ISBN: 0-7922-7424-5 Publisher: National Geographic Pub. Date: 01 March, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 (5 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Awesome!
Comment: I am 10 years old and I got this book as a present from my parents. I am a big huge fan of old things and this was the perfect book for me. If you like historical things like huge houses and fancy dresses this is the book to get. It lists a ton of houses - over 150!! So far we have gone to the biltmore estate (INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!) and plan on going to the hearst castle and others. I highly recommend this book for great family trips. It also notes important things like websites, phone numbers,gift shops, etc. I love this book!
Rating: 5
Summary: Simply Fabulous
Comment: We bought this book and have toured three homes so far. We found the book invaluable! It gives fantastic descriptions and points out what grand houses we would like to most visit. At Marble House, we enjoyed the most f.a.b.u.l.o.u.s butter cookies! But Marci (with and 'i') and I are on the Atkins high protein diet and could only have three. We each had one and split the third. D.e.l.i.c.i.o.u.s! Word of caution for those visiting the Biltmore house in Ashville, North Carolina...if you happen to drive a Range Rover and happen to have two Legnanos (hand-made Italian bicycles) on the roof rack (a $650 option on a Range Rover, I'll have you know!:o)), DON'T drive under the grape arbor! Marci was shaking so badly with anger that she dumped grape juice in her lap -- not funny. But within a few miles she was okay and we were able to laugh it off. I swear our premiums went up by $200. After a long trip, it was nice to get back to San Diego. "Elsa", our Range Rover managed to get about 17 miles to the gallon...not bad for a $60,000 SUV! We hope you enjoy this book as much as we do. We're looking forward to writing more reviews as we visit more houses!
Rating: 5
Summary: A book that I've really used
Comment: I have owned this book for a few years now and have loved it.
It lists over 150 of America's greatest homes that are open to the public. It is organized by region of the U.S. For each region, it list the homes by state and supplies a map of the region, marking where each of the houses are. For each house, a one to two page description is given along with in many cases a color photograph on the property. It also lists, the property's address, phone, opening hours, and what facilities are available at the property such as restaurant, gift shop, guided tour, etc. It even lists the site's website so that you can get up to date information regarding opening times and admission fees.
Admittedly, it does not list every home in a area that is historic and open to the public, but it does list a very good starting point. Enough to point you to a place that you would like to visit if you are a architecture or old classic home buff. Once there, you can explore on your own and find the less publicized gems that appeal to you.
I have really used this book. I have planned and completed trips to New Port, Charleston, and the James River area. I am actively planning a trip to the Hudson River Valley because of this book and can't wait to return to New Orleans and Washington DC with this book in hand.
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Title: Great American Houses and Their Architectural Styles by Virginia McAlester, Lee McAlester, Alex McLean, A. Lee McAlester ISBN: 1558597506 Publisher: Abbeville Press, Inc. Pub. Date: October, 1994 List Price(USD): $65.00 |
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Title: Great Houses of the Hudson River by Michael Middleton Dwyer, Mark Rockefeller ISBN: 082122767X Publisher: Bulfinch Pub. Date: 19 November, 2001 List Price(USD): $50.00 |
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Title: American Castles: A Pictorial History by Amy Handy ISBN: 1577170687 Publisher: Todtri Productions Ltd Pub. Date: March, 2003 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Biltmore Estate: The Most Distinguished Private Place by John M. Bryan ISBN: 084781811X Publisher: Rizzoli Pub. Date: December, 1994 List Price(USD): $50.00 |
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Title: Marvelous Old Mansions: and Other Southern Treasures by Sylvia Higginbotham ISBN: 0895872277 Publisher: John F. Blair, Publisher Pub. Date: 01 November, 2000 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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