| Description |
xv, 464 pages : illustrations, plates ; 29 cm |
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Illustrated lining papers in color. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 445-452). |
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"A record of historic houses by towns and states" : p. 453-464. |
| Contents |
The oldest surviving house in the United States -- The first European settlement -- Early Charlestonians' country estates -- The first English settlement -- Pioneer homes in Virginia, and their ghosts -- Houses connected with the Washington family and other Virginia estates -- The earliest Colonial houses now standing -- The Royall Mansion and slave quarters -- The witches and Indians -- New Bedford and the early fishermen -- Other old Massachusetts coast towns -- The first American Baronet and his home -- Stories thrilling and romantic in Connecticut -- In old New York -- New Jersey and Pennsylvania's historic old houses -- Homes of the pioneers -- Caesar Rodney, the rider -- Maryland, the Palatinate, and her mansions -- A record of historic houses by towns and states. |
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Dwellings -- United States.
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Architecture, Colonial.
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Architecture, Domestic -- United States.
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Historic buildings -- United States.
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United States -- Historic houses, etc.
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