Homes and Libraries of the Presidents: An Interpretive Guide (McDonald & Woodward guide to the American landscape) - Softcover

Clotworthy, William G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0939923327 ISBN 13: 9780939923328

Publisher: Partners Publishing Group, 1994

Synopsis

Homes and Libraries of the Presidents identifies, describes, and provides sources of additional information to almost one hundred homes, libraries, and museums that commemorate one or more of the presidents of the United States. Each president's life and home is put into personal and historical context. The book has three sections and contains 121 b&w figures and 37 color plates.

Section one provides an overview of the historical significance of presidential homes and museums, discusses restoration and preservation efforts, and traces the federal governments' role, through the National Park Service and the National Archives, in administering and maintaining these sites.

Section two-the most extensive part of the book-presents short anecdotal biographies of each President, followed by a description of the relevant home, museum or library sites. Basic location and access information is also provided for each site.

Section three identifies sources of additional information related to the theme of the book, as well as a list of presidential birthplaces, burial sites, and other attractions associated with the presidents.

About this title

Synopsis

This book identifies, describes, and provides sources of additional information to almost one hundred homes, libraries, and museums that commemorate one or more of the presidents of the United States - from George Washington to George W Bush. Each president's life and home is put into personal and historical context. The book has three sections. Section one provides an overview of the historical significance of presidential homes and museums, discusses restoration and preservation efforts, and traces the federal government's role, through the National Park Service and the National Archives, in administering and maintaining these sites.Section two - the most extensive part of the book - presents short anecdotal biographies of each president, followed by a description of the relevant home, museum, or library sites. Basic locational and access information is also provided for each site. Section three identifies sources of additional information related to the theme of the book, and provides lists of presidential birthplaces, burial sites, and associations related to presidential history.

Edition details

• Publisher: Partners Publishing Group
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0939923327
• ISBN 13: 9780939923328
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 337