New England's Historic Homes & Gardens
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.47 (680 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1934598089 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 248 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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" . For more than a decade, she has taken readers on virtual tours, offered candid reviews, and provided lively weekly commentary on travel and events in the Northeast as the writer and producer for About’s Guide to New England Travel. About the Author "Kim Knox Beckius is a travel writer based in Connecticut. Beckius is the author of five books on travel in New England and New York State. The publication of New England’s Historic Homes & Gardens combines her love of New England and passion for historic preservation
Beckius is the author of five books on travel in New England and New York State. The publication of New England’s Historic Homes & Gardens combines her love of New England and passion for historic preservation. For more than a decade, she has taken readers on virtual tours, offered candid reviews, and provided lively weekly commentary on travel and events in the Northeast as the writer and producer for About’s Guide to New England Travel. "Kim Knox Beckius is a travel
". By revealing the human dramas that played out within these remarkable homes, Beckius traces the evolution of the American Dream. "The history of New England indeed, the history of the United States can be experienced firsthand by visiting the homes and estates of the region s most notable residents. Johnson breathe life into the history of the region s thirty-six most important and picturesque homes, from the earliest homesteads of the 1600s through the Gilded Age mansions of the early twentieth century. From presidents and war heroes to icons of American literature and the arts, the grace and grandeur of these homes offer a glimpse into the lives of the people who shaped our nation.In New England s Historic Homes & Gardens, Kim Knox Beckius and photographer William H. Paired with Johnson s exquisite photography, the result is a detailed study of the architectural features, landscape elements, and ingenuity that make these homes examples of classic American style
New Englad's Historic Homes & Gardens Fabulous. The photography is so beautiful , and the historical narrative contains all kinds of good 'bits and pieces'. One can use it as a travel guide as well. Dynamite job !!!. "Beautiful Book" according to JMC. If you love New England and the history of the place you must own this book.Beautiful Photos and very informative information. Love it.. Beautiful Book This is a beautiful book full of wonderful images. I leave it out on our coffee table all the time.