Charleston: A Keepsake

by Antelo Devereux (Photographer)

One hundred and thirty photographs highlight the history, culture, and sparkle of Charleston, South Carolina, once considered the jewel of England's crown. Tag along on this tour of a town with a storied past, from grand tourist magnets like MiddletonPlantation to the humbling Old Slave Mart Museum. Meander along streets lined with live oak trees. Glimpse lovely gardens behind wrought iron gates. Imagine the smell of blooming jasmine thick in the air and the clip-clop sounds of horse-drawn carriages. For the resident, frequent visitor, or armchair traveler, these photographs capture the soul of an assertive southern belle.

Genres: Photography

96 pages, Hardcover

Published June 28, 2017

Reviews

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a delightful photographic tour of Charleston, So. Carolina which serves to whet the appetite for more--travel, photographs and information. I've never been to Charleston but it is a city I've wanted to visit. This book serves many purposes in my view: a wonderful keepsake, a beautiful tour guide for the armchair traveler and an inducement to further study of that beautiful and historic city. Many pages led me to wish for more information about the images I was viewing. I wanted to know about its colonial and Civil War history, but also about the present day city and the farmers' market and the making of sweetgrass baskets. I also wondered about looking for more information about some of the historic buildings and plantations. I was surprised at the photo of Fort Sumter, expecting a larger site. Now I feel a need to learn something more about that important Civil War site. Charleston seems a city living in many eras and this book evokes them all.

All keepsake books should be so evocative!

A copy of this book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley in return for an honest review.

[January Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful and informative. This would make a wonderful gift for someone. Also a great coffee table book.

[Brooke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Transports the reader to a city that epitomizes Southern charm.

[Ian · Rating 4 out of 5]

A photographic tour around South Carolina's historic town of Charleston. Perfect for any armchair traveller like myself, to see places that they may never get a chance to visit.

I loved looking at this delightful book, with it's stunning photographs, bringing to life the Southern charm and beauty of the historic town. It is one place that I would have loved to have visited.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. Published by Schiffer Publishing and downloaded via NetGalley.

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[Camille · Rating 4 out of 5]

The photographs are gorgeous. It really made me want to go and stroll through the streets of Charleston. It shows the old South as well as some more recent things. I wish it was longer!

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[J.M. Knight · Rating 5 out of 5]

The only problem with this book is that it's too short. This book is filled with breathtaking photographs of Charleston that mixes old Southern Charm with a bit of the present. It is one of those books that transport you there and gives you a glimpse of what she was once like.

I received a copy from netgalley.

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful pictures capturing the true charm of Charleston. I felt as if I was there and it is one of my favorite cities to visit. Charleston is a wonderful city to visit, it is full of history, grace and charm. A true Southern Gem. As you walk the streets you can see and smell history surround you. The pictures in this book brings the history into your home.

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book received from Edelweiss

Review to Come

[Leyla Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

The photography is lovely and shows off a beautiful resilient city. I have never been to Charleston, but I get the feeling from the photos that it is a majestic lady, with its beautiful buildings, clean streets and the fountain at the start really took my breathe away.

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charleston: A Keepsake by: Antelo Devereux Jr. My husband and I will be visiting Charleston this summer. I was shocked to find this awesome photography book on NetGalley and thrilled when I was accepted to receive  copy.
 
The pictures in this book are fantastic. This book really gives you a wonderful look at Charleston. I loved the southern charm of the buildings. One of my favorite photos is on page 91 it is a brick wall with a huge oak tree behind it. It just really spoke to me. I was raised southern and in small towns. Now I live I Florida and we visit St. Augustine a lot. The photo's in this remind me of St. Augustine. I know I am going to love visiting Charleston. I can't wait to see the places in this book in person.
 
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