Famous Colonial Houses by Paul M. Hollister
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"Famous Colonial Houses" by Paul M. Hollister is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores notable colonial houses in America, highlighting their architectural significance and the historical figures associated with them. Each chapter focuses on a different house, intertwining the stories of the homes and their owners with the fabric of American history. The opening of the book introduces Monticello, the iconic estate of Thomas Jefferson. It
captures Jefferson's youthful dreams of this grand home and illustrates his deep connection to the land and its design. Through vivid descriptions, readers are introduced to the architectural innovations he employed, reflecting his aspirations and influences. Jefferson's life at Monticello is depicted, revealing the personal and historical events that unfolded within its walls, including his involvement in the American Revolution and his dedication to the ideals of freedom and equality. This sets the stage for a deeper appreciation of how colonial architecture embodies the American spirit and its historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hollister, Paul M. (Paul Merrick), 1890-1970 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Street, Julian, 1879-1947 |
| Illustrator | Preston, James M., 1873-1962 |
| LoC No. | 22026312 |
| Title | Famous Colonial Houses |
| Original Publication | United States: David McKay Company,1921. |
| Contents | Monticello -- The Haunted House, New Orleans -- Doughoregan Manor -- The Jumel Mansion -- Mount Vernon -- The Quincy Homestead -- The Timothy Dexter Mansion -- The Kendall House -- The Longfellow House -- Cliveden -- The Wentworth Mansion -- The Pringle House. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | Architecture, Colonial |
| Subject | Architecture, Domestic -- United States |
| Subject | Historic buildings -- United States |
| Subject | Dwellings -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67591 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67591-6 |
| Release Date | Mar 9, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 254 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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