Excerpt from Famous Colonial Houses
It is a sermon not only for aliens, but for all of us. We should all see these houses, or if we cannot see them, we should know them as some of them are made known to us in this book. Our land is a better land for having them within its borders, and we will be better citizens for an acquaintance with them.
The day on which I went to Monticello was beautiful, yet, save my companion, no one else was there. I wonder how many of the politicians who, with the vox humana stop pulled out, acclaim the name of Jefferson as founder of the Democratic Party, have made the short pilgrimage from Washington to Charlottesville to visit the house he lived in and the grave where he is buried.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating exploration of the stories behind some of America's most fascinating colonial houses, each a testament to a pivotal moment in the nation's history. From the elegant grandeur of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's vision of a home and a nation built on the principles of liberty, to the haunting legacy of the Lalaurie mansion in New Orleans, a chilling reminder of the dark side of a bygone era, the author invites you to step inside these architectural masterpieces and experience the lives of the people who shaped them. The book delves into the lives of historical figures like Charles Carroll, the signer of the Declaration of Independence, whose Doughoregan Manor stands as a symbol of the revolutionary spirit that ignited the nation's birth. You'll encounter tales of love, loss, and ambition, as well as the echoes of political and social upheavals that transformed the landscape of early America. Through these richly detailed narratives, the author weaves a tapestry of history, architecture, and human drama, revealing the enduring power of place and the complexities of the American experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781331655503_0
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