PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This captivating book follows the author's winter journey to Newport, Rhode Island, once a bustling summer destination. The author finds the town deserted, the streets silent, the once-grand summer mansions boarded up, and the celebrated grandeur of the Gilded Age reduced to empty echoes. Amidst the stillness, the author reflects on the town's transformation, contemplating the transience of wealth, fashion, and the vibrant life that once filled the streets. Revisiting favorite haunts and landmarks, the author finds a landscape frozen in time, conjuring images of the past and evoking a poignant sense of loss. This evocative account explores the themes of impermanence, the cyclical nature of history, and the enduring power of memory, offering a unique perspective on Newport's storied past and the ebb and flow of human society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.