Historic Houses of the Hudson River Valley3 reviews Gregory Long Rizzoli International Publications, 2004 TREASURES OF THE HUDSON VALLEY + Nice coffee table book Wow, the reviewer above, Mr. Briss, is harsh on this book. Dude, did the author kick your cat or something, lord. This book is not the second coming, granted, but it is a nice book, with well presented images and interesting, if not scholarly text, I really dont know what Mr. Briss expected, but ...             Winterthur1 review Jay E. Cantor Harry N. Abrams, 1985 gorgeous book A gorgeous book on the grounds and rooms of Wintertthur. Many beautiful, large, color as well as black and white, pictures of the gardens and interiors with an engaging text. A tribute to American decorative arts as well as to the vision of Henry Francis DuPont. Not a catalog showing each ...             Taste for Splendor: Russian Imperial & European Treasures from the Hillwood Museum Anne Odom, Liana Paredes Arend Hillwood Museum Bookshop, 1999             Ca d'Zan, Inside the Ringling Mansion1 review Aaron H. De Groft, David C. Weeks Ringling Museum of Art Publishing, 2004 Ringling Mansion Book What a lovely little book! I live near this home and have taken the tours of the mansion but always wondered about the rooms we weren't allowed in. This book has great photos and floor plans to help see what I've been missing. It's a smallish sized book and a very easy read. It also has photos of ...             Thomas Jefferson's Monticello5 reviews William L. Beiswanger, Peter J. Hatch, ... The University of North Carolina Press, 2002 A Great Look at a Great Home + Like Visiting Monticello!! + Thomas Jefferson's Monticello + Exceptional + Beautiful guide to America's most interesting house             Newport Houses1 review Jane Mulvagh, Mark A. Weber Rizzoli International Publications, 1989 Classic Newport This book covers all of the most famous homes, I would not say that it is comprehensive, but it does a very credible job of discussing the best homes. The photographs are well conceived and the text, though not indepth, is informative. If you are someone interested in the most famous mansions of ...             Eye of the Beholder: Masterpieces from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum1 review Beacon Press, 2003 Prized possession I have checked this book out of the library twice and realized it meant enough to me to want to own it. I am pleased and proud to have it now.             Faces of Hearst Castle4 reviews Jana Seely, Keri Collins Hearst Castle Press, 2007 Capturing the essence of Hearst Castle + An Enchanting Book + Glowing Faces of Hearst Castle + A captivating giftbook, highly recommended for connoisseurs of great art throughout world history.             Newport Mansions: The Gilded Age1 review Thomas Gannon, 1982 Beautiful Photographs I purchased this book at the Newport Historical Society on a recent daytrip. If you are interested in the mansions, this book describes the interior, exterior, occupants, and how they were built. The photography is amazing, and allows you to take a closer look than the tours. If you've ever been ...             Biltmore Estate: The Most Distinguished Private Place7 reviews John M. Bryan Rizzoli International Publications, 1994 The Magic of Biltmore! + America's Castle + Good book but not when compared to.... + Too much black and white?             The White House: An Illustrated History3 reviews Catherine O. Grace Scholastic Reference, 2003 The Real West Wing + This is a wonderful book! + A fascinating look at the history and rooms of the White House This is a great book for children and adults alike. It is filled with fascinating details and beautiful illustrations about our nation's most important residence. The book artfully covers the long history of the White House and offers behind-the-scenes insights into how it lives, breathes, and ...             Mount Vernon1 review Wendell Garrett Monacelli, 1998 An American Home George Washington's Mount Vernon is not only an American landmark but a landmark of what America is, a warm, welcoming and gracious home. This beautiful book takes you through a four season walk of Mount Vernons spectacular grounds and a detailed and historical tour of the homes interior. With ...             Hearst Castle: The Biography of a Country House9 reviews Victoria Kastner Harry N. Abrams, 2000 The Biography of a country House + Great picture book & informative on Hearst Castle + Hearst better understood now + Precious Gift + ONE MAN'S CASTLE             The White House: An Illustrated History3 reviews Catherine O. Grace Scholastic Reference, 2003 The Real West Wing + This is a wonderful book! + A fascinating look at the history and rooms of the White House This is a great book for children and adults alike. It is filled with fascinating details and beautiful illustrations about our nation's most important residence. The book artfully covers the long history of the White House and offers behind-the-scenes insights into how it lives, breathes, and ...             Faces of Hearst Castle4 reviews Jana Seely, Keri Collins Hearst Castle Press, 2007 Capturing the essence of Hearst Castle + An Enchanting Book + Glowing Faces of Hearst Castle + A captivating giftbook, highly recommended for connoisseurs of great art throughout world history.             Eye of the Beholder: Masterpieces from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum1 review Beacon Press, 2003 Prized possession I have checked this book out of the library twice and realized it meant enough to me to want to own it. I am pleased and proud to have it now.             Winterthur1 review Jay E. Cantor Harry N. Abrams, 1985 gorgeous book A gorgeous book on the grounds and rooms of Wintertthur. Many beautiful, large, color as well as black and white, pictures of the gardens and interiors with an engaging text. A tribute to American decorative arts as well as to the vision of Henry Francis DuPont. Not a catalog showing each ...             Mount Vernon1 review Wendell Garrett Monacelli, 1998 An American Home George Washington's Mount Vernon is not only an American landmark but a landmark of what America is, a warm, welcoming and gracious home. This beautiful book takes you through a four season walk of Mount Vernons spectacular grounds and a detailed and historical tour of the homes interior. With ...             Biltmore Estate: The Most Distinguished Private Place7 reviews John M. Bryan Rizzoli International Publications, 1994 The Magic of Biltmore! + America's Castle + Good book but not when compared to.... + Too much black and white?             Thomas Jefferson's Monticello5 reviews William L. Beiswanger, Peter J. Hatch, ... The University of North Carolina Press, 2002 A Great Look at a Great Home + Like Visiting Monticello!! + Thomas Jefferson's Monticello + Exceptional + Beautiful guide to America's most interesting house