Six Historic Homesteads

By Imogen B. Oakley

Book Overview

""Six Historic Homesteads"" is a book written by Imogen B. Oakley that provides a detailed account of six historic homesteads in the United States. The book explores the history, architecture, and significance of each of these homesteads, which include the John Jay Homestead in New York, the Coggeshall Farm Museum in Rhode Island, the Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site in Massachusetts, the Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts, the Strawbery Banke Museum in New Hampshire, and the Shelburne Museum in Vermont. Oakley's writing is informative and engaging, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of each homestead's unique features and historical context. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, architecture, or historic preservation.1935. Contents: The Moffatt-Ladd House; The Quincy Mansion; The Webb House; The Jumel House; Stenton; Mount Clare.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162799374
• ISBN13: 9781162799377
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"