National Geographic Guide to America's Great Houses

A richly illustrated tour of two hundred of America's finest mansions and estates is organized according to state and includes information on each home's history, furnishings, architecture, and room descriptions, along with detailed directions, visitor tips, and 170 full-color photographs. Original.

Enter the world of the rich and famous of America's past...by visiting the mansions they left behind, now open to the public. This unique guide leads you in words and pictures through the opulent estates of the industrialists, wildcatters, inventors, and others whose lives define the American success story. Practical information helps plan your visits, while each entry tells the stories of the houses, architects, and owners, and describes the period furniture and decor. All 50 states are represented, giving you hours of armchair travel to America's castles.

Tells the stories of the houses, architects, owners, furniture, and decor, and gives visitor information

General

ISBN		9780792274247
Fiction/Non-Fiction		Non-Fiction
Publisher		Natl Geographic Society
Pages		320
List Price		$25.00
Author		Lucey, Donna M. Wiencek, Henry
Publication Date		03/01/1999
Release Status		Out of Stock Indefinitely
Format		Paperback
Language		English
Measurements		Height: 9.25 Inches (US) Width: 6.25 Inches (US) Thickness: 0.75 Inches (US) Unit Weight: 1.35 Pounds (US)