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A Mansion in the Mountains: The Story of Moses and Bertha Cone and Their Blowing Rock Manor,New
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This book tells the engrossing story of Moses and Bertha Cone, builders of the stunning Flat Top Manor in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Wilma Dykeman, a noted author of Appalachian books, said, 'The most surprising fact about The Story of Moses and Bertha Cone and their Blowing Rock Manor is that it has waited so long to be told...This historic dwelling and the grandeur of its diminished but still significant natural setting once belonged to a family whose emergence reflects much of our national history. To suggest the scope of influence: Cone family roots in America began with the arrival in 1846 of a seventeenyearold German immigrant in backwoods of Virginia and his rise from a peddler to a successful merchant in Baltimore. His son, Moses Cone, became one of the country's leading textile manufacturers, Southern philanthropist, and builder of Flat Top Manor. Two of his daughters were intimate friends of Gertrude Stein and French painters of the period.' Catheri! ne W. Bishir, author of North Carolina Architecture, said, 'With a keen sense of the people and their times, Noblitt offers intriguing glimpses into the Cone family operation of textile mills and villages, the social life and manners in the mansion, the workmen who ran the estate grounds and orchards, and, not least, the adventures of Moses' art collecting sisters, Claribel and Etta Cone and their friendships in Paris with Gertrude Stein, Pablo Picasso and Henri Mattise. This is a great story, well told.'
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'A Mansion in the Mountains'? A: The book explores the life and legacy of Moses and Bertha Cone, focusing on their construction of Flat Top Manor in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, and their influence on American history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Mansion in the Mountains' is Philip T. Noblitt.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is classified as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 225 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition, first printing of the book.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on May 1, 1996.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any notable historical context in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses the Cone family's rise in America, their contributions to the textile industry, and their connections to prominent figures in art and literature.
- Q: What are some key features of this book? A: Key features include an engaging narrative, historical insights, and a focus on the social life surrounding Flat Top Manor.
- Q: Can I find information about the Cone family’s influence in the book? A: Yes, the book provides extensive information about the Cone family's influence, including their social circles and business ventures.