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Survey Of Historic Costume: A History Of Western Dress 4 reviews
Phyllis G. Tortora, Keith Eubank
Fairchild Books & Visuals, 2005
Review for the 3rd Edition of 'Historic Costume'
This is the textbook from my History of Fashion course. Like nearly all Fairchild Publication books, this is extremely well put together. It describes the dress of the time, construction and what it was made of, as well as the social/historical events at the time that helped influence the dress styles. It covers women's wear, men's wear, and children's wear. It is truly an excellent resource.
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Historic Walks in San Francisco: 18 Trails Through the City's Past 4 reviews
Rand Richards
Heritage House Publishers, 2001
Provides 18 self-guided walks
Rand Richards' Historic Walks In San Francisco provides 18 self-guided walks and requires only access to San Francisco streets in order to prove inviting. Pair stories about the suites and buildings and the colorful characters which surround them with anecdotes of San Francisco history and you have a superb travel book which does double duty as both a destination guide and as an excellent San ...
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Historic Preservation: An Introduction to Its History, Principles, and Practice8 reviews
Norman Tyler
W. W. Norton & Company, 1999
A Great Introduction to Historic Preservation
Having recently purchased an older home in an historic neighborhood, I thought it would be a good idea to aquaint myself with the topic of historic preservation. Norman Tyler's "Historic Preservation" was originally written as a text for a college class on historic preservation. His purpose was to expose his students to the major themes in the field of preservation.
The book starts with a ...
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Historic Photos of West Point (Historic Photos.)3 reviews
Jon Malinowski, Eugene Palka
Turner Pub Co, 2008
Nearly 200 B&W photos of West Point from 1850 to 1959 printed in large format
There are few places in America with a deeper sense of tradition than the military academy at West Point. It is from the classes of cadets at West Point and the other military academies that our nation's officers are largely drawn. This volume shows us a couple of hundred photographs from 1850 through 1959.
The authors, Eugene Palka and Jon Malinowski have close ties to the academy and know ...
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Games from Long Ago (Historic Communities: a Bobbie Kalman Series)1 review
Bobbie Kalman
Crabtree Publishing Company, 1995
Make some family values history with your children!
Children and adults will be tremendously entertained by Bobbie Kalman's book which is destined to become a treasured possession in your household.
Some of the games require nothing but imagination, like "Pinch, No Smiling," Charades, I Have a Basket and Taboo.
Families might especially enjoy the Work Party games, which make shared chores more fun. I wish I could give this book TEN stars!
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1001 Historic Sites You Must See Before You Die
Barrons Educational Series, 2008
Both casual travelers and dedicated history buffs will relish this visitor's guide to palaces, cathedrals, temples, battlefields, homes of great artists and statesmen--places and monuments that bear witness to thousands of years of human history. Packed with vivid color photos and detailed textual entries 1001 Historic Sites carries its readers off to places that include: Prehistoric Sites: Stonehenge, England; the Lescaux Cave ...
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Illustrated Dictionary of Historic Architecture (Dover Books on Architecture) 6 reviews
Dover Publications, 1983
Dictionary Covering World Architecture
Cyril Harris has produced two great architectural dictionaries. The first one published in 1977 is the one currently being reviewed. His second dictionary is entitled, "American Architecture: An Illustrated Encyclopedia" and it was published in 1998 by Norton.
If your interest in primarily in American Architecture stick to "American Architecture". It is a newer book and its has beautiful ...
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The Preservation of Historic Architecture: The U.S. Government's Official Guidelines for Preserving Historic ...2 reviews
Department of Interior
The Lyons Press, 2004
If you need technical info, this book is for you!
Well writen and full of info for anyone who works in the field or just loves old buildings.
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Historic Hotels of Texas: A Traveler's Guide (Txam Travel Guides)1 review
Liz Carmack
Texas A&M University Press, 2007
Texas!
I am a guidebook writer and I completley enjoyed this book!
Liz offers up a portrait of a rapidly disappearing Texas in a beautifully produced book that is equally at home in your glove box or on your coffee table. Rich photos, useful details, and plenty of quirky stories take you straight into the heart of Texas, making this the perfect book for day trippers, armchair travelers, history ...
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Historic Photos of Alaska (Historic Photos.) (Historic Photos.)1 review
Dermot Cole
Turner Pub Co, 2008
Take a tour of Alaska from its purchase through building the oil pipeline
Alaska has always had a hold on the imagination and dreams for us in the "Lower 48". The immense size, breathtaking vistas, the immense remaining wilderness, and our belief that we can go there and test ourselves against its ruggedness draw us to it. Just attempting it would teach you something about yourself, about nature, and about life even if you didn't actually score so well in the test. ...
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Historic Photos of Richmond (Historic Photos.) (Historic Photos.)
Emily J. Salmon, John S. Salmon
Turner Pub Co, 2007
Richmond is an American city quintessentially founded upon change. From its birth to the present, Richmond has consistently rebuilt and reshaped its appearance, ideals, and industry. Through changing fortunes, Richmond has continued to grow and prosper by overcoming adversity and maintaining the strong, independent culture of its citizens. Historic Photos of Richmond captures this journey through still photography selected from the finest ...
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Historic Ship Models13 reviews
Wolfram zu Mondfeld
Sterling, 2005
The Defintive Guide Found
After searching the internet extensively for information on the rigging of Continental cannons and carronades I got pretty much nothing. Within 1 minute of opening this book, I had everything I needed. Reviewing additional sections showed me the wealth of information I had just tapped. The internet may have the information I need, but not at one place like this book. Excellent print, excellent ...
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The Historic Thames1 review
Hilaire Belloc
BiblioBazaar, 2007
Absolutely Delightful
This was considered a minor classic during the early part of the twentieth century. Nothing better has replaced it--we've just gotten stupider. This book is the type of remarkable work that one rarely sees nowadays: it's a geogaphic description of the Thames from its source to the sea and the human history tied up with the river (as well as a debunking of some of the myths of the reformation). ...
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Judgment of Paris: California vs. France and the Historic 1976 Paris Tasting That Revolutionized Wine44 reviews
George M. Taber
Scribner, 2006
Judgemnt of Paris: California vs. France and The Historic 1976 Paris Tasting That Revolutionized Wine
The arrived in great shape and in a timely fashion. I highly recommend this provider.
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Historic Ballparks: A Panoramic Vision2 reviews
John Pastier
Book Sales, 2006
Enormous and engrossing
Just a few comments and initial impressions: Far from being an authority on baseball stadiums, I received this lovely volume as a gift this year (the giver knew I love the game), and I absolutely love it. A lifelong fan of the greatest game on earth, I have often marveled at the evolution of the sport and the venues where it is played. The variety of different interpretations in use today at all ...
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The Politics of Historic Districts: A Primer for Grassroots Preservation2 reviews
William E. Schmickle
AltaMira Press, 2006
EASY READ - LOTS OF COMMON SENSE
The Politics of Historic Districts: A Primer for Grassroots Preservation (Paperback) by William E. Schmickle (Author) was a suggested read for our Historic Preservation Commission. We all received copies from a benefactor. Every HPC should be so fortunate. The books are now marked in yellow marker pen and bristling with colored paper tabs. The book is full of diplomatic answers to the tough ...
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Repairing Old and Historic Windows: A Manual for Architects and Homeowners
New York Landmarks Conservancy
Wiley, 1992
Repairing Old and Historic Windows Windows are a common problem in nearly every rehabilitation projectshould they be repaired or must they be replaced? What can be done to repair a water-damaged sill? Can a window be retrofitted with storm windows? How can windows be replaced while still maintaining their historical integrity? Repairing Old and Historic Windows explores these questions and provides detailed information on how to go about ...
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The Philadelphia Inquirer's Walking Tour of Historic Philadelphia (Philadelphia Inquirer's Walking Tours of ...1 review
Edward Colimore
Camino Books, 2007
An easy-to-use, top-quality walking tour guide. highly recommended.
Journalist Edward Colimore presents The Philadelphia Inquirerer's Walking Tours of Historic Philadelphia is a compilation of twelve walking tours through different Philadelphia city neighborhoods, ideal for history buffs and tourists, and armchair travelers alike. Black-and-white photographs and easy-to-follow maps guide the reader to historic sites, recommended restaurants, one-time homes of ...
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Historic Photos of Birmingham (Historic Photos.)1 review
James L. Baggett
Turner Pub Co, 2006
Super!!
Very nice coffee table type book. The quality of the book and content are excellent. My fiance is a huge history buff from Birmingham. He read the book from cover to cover. It was a great addition and suprise to his Christmas list!
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Colonial Mexico 2 Ed: A Guide to Historic Districts and Towns3 reviews
Chicki Mallan, Oz Mallan
Avalon Travel Publishing, 2001
Colonial Mexico 2nd edition
I think this is an excellent book. I was delighted to find a guidebook that focuses on such an under appreciated topic. It is well researched and well writen. It describes many of the major colonial towns in central and southern Mexico. It provides a brief history for each town, describes the significant buildings, as well as near bye attractions. The maps are accurate and easy to read. It ...
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