Real Life at the White House: 200 Years of Daily Life at America's Most Famous Residence - Softcover

Whitcomb, Claire

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415939518 ISBN 13: 9780415939515

Publisher: Routledge, 2003

Synopsis

First published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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Review:

"An irresistible chronological overview of daily life in the presidential residence.This survey is brimming with fun facts, tantalizing tidbits and memorable anecdotes detailing two centuries of domestic bliss and strife in the White House."
-"Booklist
"Well-written ... should be read not only to discern the personal impact of each administration on a famous residence but also to observe the evolving nature of the presidency itself and its relation to the citizenry. Recommended for public and academic libraries."
-"Library Journal
..."a lively history of the families who made their homes here and the ways in which each put a personal stamp - for good or for bad - on the building."
-"San Antonio Express News
..."a lively account of private lives being lived in a public place.The Whitcombs have brought history and architecture together in a very human story of an enduring monument to American democracy."
-"CNN.com
"Anecdotes are very much the point of Real Life at the White House, which relates each successive family's experience there."
-"New York Daily News

Synopsis:

Real Life at the White House celebrates two centuries of domestic life in this historic abode. In forty-two chapters - one for each administration - this stylish sourcebook takes us on an intimate tour of the daily life of each president and his family, bringing into view everything from china patterns to built-in closets (a luxury added during the Truman renovation), from plumbing to telephones (Coolidge refused to use the phone for business) from architectural structure to state dinners and family meals.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0415939518
• ISBN 13: 9780415939515
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 532