Glimpses of Charleston

Glimpses of Charleston
Author: David R. AvRutick
Publsiher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2019-03-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781493037544

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Charleston is one of the most historically significant cities in the United States. One of the prime attractions of Charleston is the spectacular array of historic buildings spanning a wide variety of architectural styles. From simple pre-Revolutionary–era dwellings to spectacular Italianate, Greek Revival, and Victorian homes, to colonial government buildings, to some of the oldest and most beautiful churches, Charleston’s architectural splendor is unparalleled in the United States.

Very Charleston

Very Charleston
Author: Diana Hollingsworth Gessler
Publsiher: Algonquin Books
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2013-06-14
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781616203016

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Cobblestone streets leading to perfectly preserved historic homes. Intricate wrought-iron gates opening to lush, fragrant gardens. A skyline of steeples and a river harbor bustling with schooners and sailboats. Charleston is one of America's most charming cities. In vibrant watercolors and detailed sketches, artist Diana Gessler captures the beauty and riches that make Charleston so unique: White Point Gardens, the Spoleto Festival, Rainbow Row, Waterfront Park, Fort Moultrie, the beaches of Sullivan's Island, sumptuous Lowcountry cuisine, and handmade sweetgrass baskets. Full of fascinating details--on everything from the art of early entertaining, the city's inspired architectural and garden designs, and George Washington's Southern tour to famous Charlestonians and the flags of Sumter--Very Charleston celebrates the city, the Lowcountry, the people, and our history. Hand-lettered and full color throughout, Very Charleston includes maps, an index, and a handy appendix of sites. With her cheerful illustrations and love for discovering little-known facts, Diana Gessler has created both an entertaining guide and an irresistible keepsake for visitors and Charlestonians alike.

Lowcountry

Lowcountry
Author: Anonim
Publsiher: Graphic Arts Center Publishing Co.
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2004
Genre: Georgia
ISBN: 9781558688407

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THE LOWCOUNTRY: FROM CHARLESTON TO SAVANNAH travels through the history, culture, and geography of the 100-mile stretch of coast between South Carolina and Georgia. With two of the country's most historically rich cities flanking this region, the history documenting this area illustrated with vibrant color photography, runs from enchanting to eccentric, and easily builds the case for a modern-day tourist destination that attracts more than 30 million visitors a year. Award-winning photographer Bob Krist and travel writer Cecily McMillan explore everything from architecture and city planning to the coastal scenery and world-renowned golf courses of the region, including the famed Parris and Hilton Head islands. LOW COUNTRY is a stunning modern-day illustrated narrative of one of the country's most historically flamboyant regions.

Historic Charleston and the Lowcountry

Historic Charleston and the Lowcountry
Author: Steve Gross,Susan Daley
Publsiher: Gibbs Smith
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2016-09-13
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781423638520

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In this elegant hardbound volume, photographers Steve Gross and Susan Daley take you on an intimate tour of some of the finest historic homes, gardens, churches, and plantations of the old city of Charleston and its surrounding Lowcountry. Their luminescent photographs reveal an insider's look at the definitive architecture and landscape of the region, ranging from private gardens hidden behind wrought iron gates to some of America's first landscaped garden vistas. From colonial-era French Quarter homes to Federal and Greek Revival townhouses and antebellum plantation houses, the selection featuring old family, private homes to museum showplaces make this an essential book for visitors, architects, preservationists or armchair travelers. Photographers Steve Gross and Susan Daley specialize in photographing interiors and the architecture of the changing American landscape. They are the coauthors of ten previous books on the various styles of American homes and design, including Creole Houses, Old Florida, and most recently Farmhouse Revival and The Creative Cottage. Their work has been published extensively in magazines around the world and is in private collections including the Smithsonian Institution

Charleston Then and Now

Charleston Then and Now
Author: W. Chris Phelps
Publsiher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2013-07-01
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9781909108417

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Putting archive and contemporary photographs of the same landmark side-by-side, Charleston Then and Now®? provides a visual chronicle of the city's rich and turbulent pastFounded in 1670, Charleston has endured a succession of fires, hurricanes, and earthquakes and played a key role in the American Revolution and the Civil War, and Charlestonians have prevailed through it all. This collection of photographs shows how much of this deeply fascinating city has survived, and celebrates a few architectural gems that have been lost to natural disasters and the wrecking ball. Sites include Cooper River Bridges, Fireproof Building, Washington Square, East Battery, Coates Row, The Old Exchange, Vendue Range, Custom House, Meeting Street, Old Slave Mart, Dock Street Theatre, French Huguenot Church, The Old Powder Magazine, Charleston Hotel, Market Hall, Gibbes Museum of Art, King Street, Osceola's Grave, Middleton Place, and Drayton Hall.

Charleston in My Time

Charleston in My Time
Author: West Fraser
Publsiher: Univ of South Carolina Press
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2001
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781570033926

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"Through the oils of [West Fraser's] mature style ... he has achieved a level of spontaneity in the plein air tradition that captures the essence of the lowcountry." So concludes the essay by Angela D. Mack that leads everyone from connoisseurs to those who simply enjoy the artistic images of the South Carolina lowcountry into a visual feast to stir the senses. The first book of its kind dedicated to the work of this plein air impressionist, Charleston in My Time: The Paintings of West Fraser celebrates the passion and independence West Fraser exhibits in his work, his amazing eye for natural light and landscapes, and his love of Charleston and the lowcountry.

South Carolina Off the Beaten Path

South Carolina Off the Beaten Path
Author: Lee Davis Perry
Publsiher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2019-10-31
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781493042913

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Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, South Carolina Off the Beaten Path shows you the Palmetto State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed. Explore the wildlife refuge at Hobcaw Barony for an in-depth look at everything from butterflies to oysters Tour the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway for breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains Indulge your inner adventurer with a white-water rafting trip on the Chattanooga River So if you’ve “been there, done that” one too many times, forget the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.

South Carolina Off the Beaten Path

South Carolina Off the Beaten Path
Author: William Price Fox,Lee Davis Perry
Publsiher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2013-02-19
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780762794010

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South Carolina Off the Beaten Path features the things travelers and locals want to see and experience––if only they knew about them. From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attractions, unique finds, and unusual locales, South Carolina Off the Beaten Path takes the reader down the road less traveled and reveals a side of South Carolina that other guidebooks just don't offer.