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Houses of the Presidents: Childhood Homes, Family Dwellings, Private Escapes, and Grand Estates
HOUSES OF THE PRESIDENTS offers a unique tour of the houses and day-to-day lives of America's presidents, from George Washington's time to the present. Author Hugh Howard weaves together personal, presidential, and architectural histories to shed light on the way our chief executives lived. Original photography by Roger Straus III brings the houses and furnishings beautifu...more
Hardcover, 256 pages
Published
November 6th 2012
by Little, Brown and Company
(first published November 6th 2007)
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The photography is beautiful, but I particularly liked the sidebar articles that deal with typical life during Colonial times and the people mentioned in the book. It made me want to visit all of the houses, and I felt like I knew more not only about the houses, but about the people who lived in them. Really heavy, but fun to look at.
I like early American architecture, and this book has lots of good full page pictures and information about the houses and the people who built them. Pretty straight forward, not crazy exciting or anything, but a pretty cool coffee table book.
This book has two sections of chronological chapters about houses lived in by U.S. Presidents – in some cases their childhood home; in others, presidential retreats or post-presidency residences. The first section has lengthy spreads and photos covering 22 houses (24 presidents: the Adamses and Bushes have to share). The second section devotes one page to other presidents. A more accurate title would be “Houses of Most of the Presidents,” because unfortunately not all are included, although the...more
I received this book as a Christmas gift, and I can honestly say that it is the only coffee table book that I have ever read from cover to cover. I have a lifelong love affair with beautiful coffee table books, and this certainly fits that bill, but it is also so much more than that- it is a great introduction to the personal stories of about half of our presidents and a fascinating survey of US history. I've always been interested in history and love historical fiction, but this book really ins...more
I received this coffee-table book through a goodreads giveaway. It is a wonderfully well-written account of our presidents through a look at their personal homes. The text is accompanied by spectacular photographs with well-thought-out captions. Why can't all history books be this beautiful?
This was a GoodReads Giveaway. It made my eyes drool just looking at the cover.
An excellent coffee table book. The glimpses of these homes will make you want to visit each home to see for yourself. I have been to Mount Vernon and have to admit that the small selection of photos can hardly convey the historic feel of the real thing. The narratives are short, just as expected for a book of this nature. Some homes are just majestic, while others are so simple and humble. The photos are just stunnin...more
An excellent coffee table book. The glimpses of these homes will make you want to visit each home to see for yourself. I have been to Mount Vernon and have to admit that the small selection of photos can hardly convey the historic feel of the real thing. The narratives are short, just as expected for a book of this nature. Some homes are just majestic, while others are so simple and humble. The photos are just stunnin...more
Oct 01, 2012
Janet
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What a wonderful idea - a glimpse into the upbringing of our Presidents in the homes they grew up in. Curiosity is always a fun way to read! Hope I win a copy to cure my curiosity!
I've entered a Goodread giveaway for this one and if I'm not lucky enough to win I am definitely buying it.
I won this book here on Goodreads. When it arrived, I was shocked. It is a giant coffee-table book. But unlike most coffee-table books, I'm finding that other people than me are picking it up and reading it. They are finding it facinating and asking questions. It is beautiful and nicely written. If you are looking for this type of book, I would definatly recommend this one.
What an extraordinary and beautiful book. The pictures are gorgeous and the trivia is fun. Highly recommend.
Beautiful photography of beautiful homes. Well researched, written and documented history of America's founding fathers and their homes...even the lesser-known. Includes visitor information for each, glossary of terms, bibliography and more.
I won this book via Goodreads. It is a beautiful book. The photos are fantastic and I wish I could visit every house. Appreciate the opportunity to receive this. It is great coffee table book and great conversation starter.
Gorgeous photographs, and interesting information about the Founding Fathers (and in some cases, the women in their lives), including some of the lesser known.
I enjoyed this a great deal. The biographical and historical information fascinated me. The highlight was the wonderful photography.
Great photos and light background. Our family has visited some and it made us add a few more to our "to see" list.
Beautiful coffee table book like the other posts say. Plus short history of the persons/people on the bio of the house.
Great history about these families and the country! Some great pictures of the places they called home!
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