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Houses of the Presidents

Author : Hugh Howard

Publisher :

Page : pages

File Size : 37,12 MB

Release : 2014

Category : History

ISBN : 9780316215336

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HOUSES OF THE PRESIDENTS offers a unique tour of the houses and day-to-day lives of America's presidents, from George Washington's time to the present. Author Hugh Howard weaves together personal, presidential, and architectural histories to shed light on the way our chief executives lived. Original photography by Roger Straus III brings the houses and furnishings beautifully to life. From Jefferson's Monticello to Reagan's Rancho del Cielo, with fascinating and surprising stops between and beyond, HOUSES OF THE PRESIDENTS presents a fascinating alternative history of the American presidency.



Historic Homes of the American Presidents

Author : Irvin Haas

Publisher : Courier Corporation

Page : 196 pages

File Size : 40,29 MB

Release : 1991-01-01

Category : History

ISBN : 9780486267517

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Describes and includes photographs of the exteriors and interiors of American presidential homes, and notes the locations and visiting hours of those that are open to the public



Homes of the Presidents

Author : Bill Harris

Publisher : Quadrillion Publishing

Page : 200 pages

File Size : 14,7 MB

Release : 1997

Category : Architecture

ISBN :

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Two hundred superb photographs, and an informative text take the reader on a tour of the homes of all the U.S. Presidents, including Bill Clinton. A fascinating insight into the lives of the men who have shaped the development of the nation is provided.



The House Tells the Story

Author : Adam Van Doren

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 27,66 MB

Release : 2015

Category : Architecture

ISBN : 9781567925425

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Book Description

Pre-eminent historian David McCullough and noted artist Adam Van Doren unite for an excursion to the celebrated homes of fifteen American presidents, past and present.



Homes and Libraries of the Presidents

Author : William G. Clotworthy

Publisher :

Page : 380 pages

File Size : 38,57 MB

Release : 2003

Category : History

ISBN :

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All the presidents of the United States have had at least one home outside of the White House, and many have had libraries and museums built to commemorate their careers. This volume offers a comprehensive, illustrated guide to the almost one hundred homes, libraries, and museums that honor the American presidents - from George Washington to George W. Bush.







The Ideals Guide to Presidential Homes and Libraries

Author : Peggy Schaefer

Publisher : Ideals Publications

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 12,39 MB

Release : 2002

Category : Dwellings

ISBN : 9780824943028

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Contains descriptions of the birthplaces, homes, and libraries of U.S. presidents from George Washington to George W. Bush, each with visitor information and a brief biography.



VIRGINIAS PRESIDENTIAL HOMES

Author : Patrick L. O'Neill

Publisher : Arcadia Library Editions

Page : 130 pages

File Size : 50,27 MB

Release : 2010-09

Category : History

ISBN : 9781531657543

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The Presidents

Author : Richard F. F. Edington

Publisher : Page Publishing Inc

Page : 198 pages

File Size : 18,38 MB

Release : 2020-11-15

Category : History

ISBN : 1646285948

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Reading about the lives of our chief executives is one thing, seeing where they lived in their youth and as adults is entirely different and enlightening. The Presidents: From their House to the White House provides a convenient guide to these historic sites. They range from simple log cabins to magnificent mansions on grand estates. Here you will find brief life stories and accomplishments of the presidents plus little-known fascinating facts. You'll also take a trip back in time to see what everyday life was like in these legendary homes. The book covers some seventy presidential residences, namely birthplaces, boyhood homes, and adult homes. It is arranged alphabetically by state to make them easy to locate when traveling. The author is an award-winning photographer, and his photos will hopefully inspire you to see the homes of the presidents for yourself.