Review:
YThese postcard images reflect the pride, energy, and immense change that transformed Charlotte into what Ythe authors call 'an extraordinary New South city.' ("Our State") As is absolutely crucial in a book of this sort, the production values are very good indeed. The paper is heavy, the reproductions of the cards beautifully done. ("Virginia Quarterly Review") [These] postcard images reflect the pride, energy, and immense change that transformed Charlotte into what [the authors] call 'an extraordinary New South city.' ("Our State") History buffs and postcard fans alike will adore this volume. The reproductions are clear, crisp and mostly in color, and the history is conversational and well researched. ("Creative Loafing") A charming visual record of a Charlotte that has largely vanished, one that will be treasured by long term and new residents of the city and welcomed by the legions of postcard collectors all over the world. ("North Carolina Traveler") Filled with colorful images and nuggets of local history, "Remembering Charlotte" is a postcard from the past, recalling the energy and elegance of bygone days in the booming business capital of the Carolinas. Every Charlottean, oldtimer or newcomer, will find treats in this book. (Catherine Bishir, author of "North Carolina Architecture")
About the Author:
Charlottean Mary Kratt is an award-winning author of twelve books of history, biography, and poetry, including Charlotte: Spirit of the New South and Legacy: The Myers Park Story. She has taught English and American studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Mary Manning Boyer has been collecting postcards for decades, and her collection, on which this book is based, numbers about eight hundred. Boyer has been recognized by the Mint Museum of Art and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission for her contributions to local historic preservation. She lives in Cornelius.
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