- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Rizzoli (Nov 13 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0847826562
- ISBN-13: 978-0847826568
- Product Dimensions: 24.9 x 2.8 x 28.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.5 Kg
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #854,865 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Overlooking the majestic Hudson River, the Hudson Valley has long been a favored place to live. From the homes of the early settlers of the seventeenth century to the estates of the landed gentry of the eighteenth century and the baronial mansions of the captains of industry of the nineteenth century, the valley boasts some of the finest houses in America. Historic Houses of the Hudson River Valley is a sumptuous presentation of 33 houses in the region, ranging from the earliest Dutch cottages still extant to the grand Gothic and Italianate revival, stately Georgian, Federal, and beaux-arts country homes of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Historic Houses of the Hudson River Valley features a stunning array of newly photographed homes that date from over three centuries and are distinctive examples of the architecture of the region; from the Dutch vernacular cottage to Georgian country homes and later grand estates. Many, also, are open for visits.
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3.5 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews)
31 of 43 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty disappointing, Nov 11 2004
By Hugh Briss "Valley historian" - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: Historic Houses of the Hudson River Valley (Hardcover)
Gregory Long writes in his introduction to this new book that he aims to update the Eberlein & Hubbard classic "Historic Houses of the Hudson River." He misses that mark. He discusses fewer houses than do Eberlein & Hubbard, and substitutes pedantry for insight. A first-time author, his text lurches from the slangy to the stilted. Long does better with the photography. Some of his pictures are very pretty.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent gift, Dec 12 2009
By mvt - Published on Amazon.com
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Ce commentaire est de: Historic Houses of the Hudson River Valley (Hardcover)
Historic Houses of the Hudson River Valley was a gift for my daughter-in-law, who was born and raised in the Loire Valley in France and is now living in Poughkeepsie. She loves the book and uses it as a guide for taking her many French visitors to this famous American history land. While we've given her many gifts, this is one that she refers to and thanks us for regularly.
9 of 14 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
TREASURES OF THE HUDSON VALLEY, July 12 2007
By Shannon Deason - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: Historic Houses of the Hudson River Valley (Hardcover)
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 honestly this is not a bad book for the price, I mean if you are into this sort of thing which frankly, I am. One star for this this book is obtuse and mean spirted, and frankly, just plain nonsensical. It's really a three star book, but i gave it four because, the old queen above gave it such a thrashing.
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