Majesty of Natchez, The

by Steven Brooke

Natchez, Mississippi, attracts thousands of visitors annually. One look through these pages and it is easy to see why. Beautiful exterior shots, rare interior photographs, and moving descriptions capture the essence of one of the largest and best-preserved collections of antebellum architecture in the country. Natchez truly is a living museum. King's Tavern, circa 1789, is believed to be the oldest building in Natchez and still operates as a tavern and restaurant. The stately Greek Revival Stanton Hall occupies an entire city block and is considered one of America's finest house museums. Longwood, the largest octagonal house in the country, stands unfinished today because Northern workers stopped in their tracks and left for home at the outbreak of the Civil War.
For those fortunate enough to experience this bastion of the Old South or for those who hope to visit one day, The Majesty of Natchez makes the perfect memento or gift book. It presents the grandeur of this quintessential Southern town in all its radiant splendor.
Pelican's acclaimed Majesty Series takes detailed looks at the unique architecture of historic cities and geographic areas throughout the South. The nine titles currently in the ever-growing series include Colonial Williamsburg, Savannah , and New Orleans .

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

96 pages, Hardcover

First published February 28, 1999

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a quick read highlighting the many historically significant homes in Natchez. I appreciated the color photos and concise histories. A map would have been nice, as well as some kind of chart showing the many links between families that owned the various homes.

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful little introduction to the beautiful historic homes of Natchez. I'd love to find another, more in-depth book on these homes.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like to buy these Majesty books before our trips as they help me determine which antebellum homes to tour. Each of the significant Natchez homes has a photo of the exterior or interior with a description and a brief history. The books are always nice keepsakes after our trip as well. If not readily available at a local bookstore, they can almost always be picked up online at various used books sites or eBay.