Charleston's Historic Houses

By Samuel Gaillard Stoney

Book Overview

Charleston's Historic Houses is a comprehensive guide to the beautiful and historic homes of Charleston, South Carolina. Written by Samuel Gaillard Stoney, a noted historian and preservationist, the book offers readers a detailed look at the architecture, history, and significance of some of the city's most iconic houses.The book is organized into chapters that explore different neighborhoods and areas of Charleston, including the Battery, South of Broad, and the French Quarter. Each chapter features detailed descriptions of the homes in the area, along with photographs and historical information about their construction, design, and inhabitants.In addition to providing a fascinating glimpse into the city's past, Charleston's Historic Houses also serves as a practical guide for visitors and locals alike. The book includes maps, walking tours, and tips for exploring the city's many historic homes and landmarks.Whether you are a history buff, an architecture enthusiast, or simply a lover of beautiful homes, Charleston's Historic Houses is an essential guide to one of America's most beloved and historic cities.Photographs (Interior And Exterior) And Descriptions Of 19 Homes On The Tour Of Historic Houses In Charleston, Sc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169211615
• ISBN13: 9781169211612
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 58 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 10.0"