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David King Gleason provides a grand tour of Virginias distinctive plantation homes. As the architectural historian Calder Loth states in his prefatory note, Gleasons elegant photographs provide a seductive image of life in Old Virginia. He presents one inviting house after another, complete with handsome interiors, and spacious grounds dotted with boxwoods and venerable trees.Unlike those in the Deep South, most of Virginias plantation homes were built before the antebellum period and mainly reflect colonial, English Georgian, and Jeffersonian styles of architecture. Gleason has photographed the homes in all seasons, framing some in the pink blossoms of springtime dogwoods, showing others surrounded by the golden hues of autumn, and presenting still others blanketed in January snows. Many of the photographs provide aerial perspectives that encompass not only the homes themselves but outbuildings and dependencies, great lawns and terraced gardens.The book begins with homes in the Tidewater region, where Bacons Castle, built in 1665 on the south bank of the James River, still stands. It is the oldest surviving house not only in Virginia but in all of Englishsettled North America. Other houses from the Tidewater region include Westover, considered one of the most beautiful Georgian residences in the United States; Brandon, at one time the home of Benjamin Harrison; Appomattox Manor, where Ulysses S. Grant headquartered for a period during the Civil War; and Carters Grove, near Williamsburg. In northern Virginia and the Shenandoah valley are Gunston Hall, near Alexandria; Woodlawn, in Fairfax County; Washingtons Mount Vernon; and Melrose, a castellated manor inspired by the romantic literature of Sir Walter Scott. In the Piedmont, Gleason photographed such houses as Ash Lawn, the home of James Monroe; Edgemont, an exquisitely proportioned house showing Thomas Jeffersons influence; and Estouteville, whose great center hall opens onto identical Tuscan porticos framing magnificent views of the Virginia countryside. Gleasons photographs of a mistshrouded Monticello are among the most beautiful in the book.In all, Gleason has photographed more than eighty of Virginias finest plantation homes. Extensive captions provide concise histories of each house, including its original builder and subsequent owners, and its occupants, either friendly or hostile, during the Revolutionary or Civil wars.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Virginia Plantation Homes'? A: The book 'Virginia Plantation Homes' by David King Gleason focuses on showcasing Virginia’s distinctive plantation homes through elegant photographs and detailed histories of each house.
- Q: What architectural styles are represented in the plantation homes featured in this book? A: The plantation homes in 'Virginia Plantation Homes' primarily reflect colonial, English Georgian, and Jeffersonian architectural styles, showcasing the unique heritage of Virginia.
- Q: How many plantation homes are photographed in this book? A: The book features photographs of more than eighty of Virginia’s finest plantation homes, each accompanied by extensive captions that provide historical context.
- Q: What can readers expect to find in the book's captions? A: Readers can expect concise histories of each plantation home in the captions, including information on the original builders, subsequent owners, and notable occupants during historical events like the Revolutionary and Civil wars.
- Q: Are the photographs in 'Virginia Plantation Homes' taken in different seasons? A: Yes, the photographs are taken in various seasons, capturing homes surrounded by spring blossoms, autumn hues, and winter snows, providing a diverse visual experience.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Virginia Plantation Homes' have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a premium feel, making it suitable for both reading and display.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition, which indicates that it has been gently used but remains in satisfactory shape for reading and viewing.
- Q: When was 'Virginia Plantation Homes' published? A: The book was published on September 1, 1989, and has been appreciated for its historical insights and stunning photography ever since.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Virginia Plantation Homes'? A: The author of 'Virginia Plantation Homes' is David King Gleason, an architectural historian known for his expertise in Virginia's plantation architecture.
- Q: Is 'Virginia Plantation Homes' suitable for both history buffs and photography lovers? A: Yes, the book appeals to both history buffs and photography lovers, as it combines detailed historical narratives with stunning visual representations of Virginia's plantation homes.