Author: John D. Duncan
Publisher: Mercer University Press
ISBN: 9780881466898
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
In December 1817, the English architect William Jay arrived at the busy port of Savannah, Georgia. In the coming four and a half years, he designed several public buildings and private residences in Savannah and a few structures in Charleston, South Carolina. All of his work was remarkable; yet, soon after his departure in 1822, only vague recollections of Jay survived in Savannah, and in Charleston he was forgotten altogether. Early in the twentieth century, Jays work was observed by a few prominent architectural historians, and accounts of his life and labors began to appear. This new biography of Jay describes his place in a vibrant but volatile world. Jays father, the most popular preacher of the day, was a leader in evangelical campaigns to bring relief to the poor, to foster universal literacy, and to abolish slavery. William Jay suffered many disappointments, but he gained remarkable achievements, not least of which was his lasting imprint on showy Savannah.
The Showy Town of Savannah
Author: John D. Duncan
Publisher: Mercer University Press
ISBN: 9780881466898
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
In December 1817, the English architect William Jay arrived at the busy port of Savannah, Georgia. In the coming four and a half years, he designed several public buildings and private residences in Savannah and a few structures in Charleston, South Carolina. All of his work was remarkable; yet, soon after his departure in 1822, only vague recollections of Jay survived in Savannah, and in Charleston he was forgotten altogether. Early in the twentieth century, Jays work was observed by a few prominent architectural historians, and accounts of his life and labors began to appear. This new biography of Jay describes his place in a vibrant but volatile world. Jays father, the most popular preacher of the day, was a leader in evangelical campaigns to bring relief to the poor, to foster universal literacy, and to abolish slavery. William Jay suffered many disappointments, but he gained remarkable achievements, not least of which was his lasting imprint on showy Savannah.
Publisher: Mercer University Press
ISBN: 9780881466898
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
In December 1817, the English architect William Jay arrived at the busy port of Savannah, Georgia. In the coming four and a half years, he designed several public buildings and private residences in Savannah and a few structures in Charleston, South Carolina. All of his work was remarkable; yet, soon after his departure in 1822, only vague recollections of Jay survived in Savannah, and in Charleston he was forgotten altogether. Early in the twentieth century, Jays work was observed by a few prominent architectural historians, and accounts of his life and labors began to appear. This new biography of Jay describes his place in a vibrant but volatile world. Jays father, the most popular preacher of the day, was a leader in evangelical campaigns to bring relief to the poor, to foster universal literacy, and to abolish slavery. William Jay suffered many disappointments, but he gained remarkable achievements, not least of which was his lasting imprint on showy Savannah.
Secret Savannah: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure
Author: Chris Berinato
Publisher: Reedy Press LLC
ISBN: 1681062291
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Who is buried under the runway at Savannah Airport? Was “Jingle Bells” really written in Savannah, despite a distinct lack of snow to dash through? And what is the source of that peculiar echo on River Street? Find the answers to these and many more questions in Secret Savannah: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. While it may be renowned for its majestic moss-draped oaks and historic architecture, there are many more things to discover in this beguiling coastal city. Did you know that Football Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath once tried to turn one of Savannah’s most remarkable homes into a nightclub? Or that Martin Luther King Jr. gave an early version of his famous “I Have a Dream” speech in Savannah before he delivered it at the Lincoln Memorial? Local author Christopher Berinato has scoured the fringes of greater Savannah to dig up some deep cuts of history, legends, and maybe even a few ghosts. Let his eye-opening guide astound you with fascinating tales of the most charming city in the South.
Publisher: Reedy Press LLC
ISBN: 1681062291
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Who is buried under the runway at Savannah Airport? Was “Jingle Bells” really written in Savannah, despite a distinct lack of snow to dash through? And what is the source of that peculiar echo on River Street? Find the answers to these and many more questions in Secret Savannah: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. While it may be renowned for its majestic moss-draped oaks and historic architecture, there are many more things to discover in this beguiling coastal city. Did you know that Football Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath once tried to turn one of Savannah’s most remarkable homes into a nightclub? Or that Martin Luther King Jr. gave an early version of his famous “I Have a Dream” speech in Savannah before he delivered it at the Lincoln Memorial? Local author Christopher Berinato has scoured the fringes of greater Savannah to dig up some deep cuts of history, legends, and maybe even a few ghosts. Let his eye-opening guide astound you with fascinating tales of the most charming city in the South.
The Modern Traveller: America
Author: Josiah Conder
Publisher:
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Category : Geography
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Geography
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
North America
Author: Josiah Conder
Publisher:
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Category : North America
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : North America
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
The modern traveller [by J. Conder].
Author: Josiah Conder
Publisher:
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Category : Voyages and travels
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Voyages and travels
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Travels in North America
Author: Basil Hall
Publisher:
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Category : Atlantic States
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Atlantic States
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Travels in North America, in the Years 1827 and 1828
Author: Basil Hall
Publisher:
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Category : Atlantic States
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Atlantic States
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
HALL'S TRAVELS IN NORTH AMERICA in the Years 1827 and 1828 (Volume 3)
Author: Basil Hall
Publisher: Applewood Books
ISBN: 1429001348
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
A British navy officer travels extensively, from New England to the deep South and a bit into the Mid-West, offering thoughts on American manners, morals, political views and situations, and so forth. vol. 3 of 3
Publisher: Applewood Books
ISBN: 1429001348
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
A British navy officer travels extensively, from New England to the deep South and a bit into the Mid-West, offering thoughts on American manners, morals, political views and situations, and so forth. vol. 3 of 3
Travels in North America, in the Years 1827 and 1828
Author: Basil Hall
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108032850
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
A detailed account of Captain Basil Hall's travels in North America between 1827 and 1828, first published in 1829.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108032850
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
A detailed account of Captain Basil Hall's travels in North America between 1827 and 1828, first published in 1829.
Gardens of Colony and State: Introduction. Virginia. The city of Washington. Maryland. Delaware. South Carolina. North Carolina. Georgia. Kentucky. Tennessee. Florida. Louisiana. Mississippi. Alabama. Texas. California. Fences and enclosures
Author: Garden Club of America
Publisher:
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Category : Gardens
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gardens
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description