Bibliograph

At home, historic houses of Eastern Massachusetts, Beth Luey

Type

Label

At home, historic houses of Eastern Massachusetts, Beth Luey

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

collective biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

At home

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1077577294

Responsibility statement

Beth Luey

Sub title

historic houses of Eastern Massachusetts

Summary

"With its abundant history of prominent families, Massachusetts boasts some of the most historically rich residences in the country. In the eastern half of the Commonwealth, these include Presidents John and John Quincy Adams's home in Quincy, Bronson and Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House in Concord, the Charles Bulfinch-designed Harrison Gray Otis House in Boston, and Edward Gorey's Elephant House in Yarmouth Port. In At Home: Historic Houses of Eastern Massachusetts, Beth Luey uses architectural and genealogical texts, wills, correspondences, and diaries to craft delightful narratives of these notable abodes and the people who variously built, acquired, or renovated them. Filled with vivid details and fresh perspectives that will surprise even the most knowledgeable aficionados, each chapter is short enough to serve as an introduction for a visit to its house. All the homes are open to the public"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Over the river and through the woods : the Fairbanks House, Dedham -- First families : Adams National Historical Park, Quincy -- Decline and rise : the Otis House, Boston -- Cousins : County Street, New Bedford -- Home and family : the Alcott Houses, Concord and Harvard -- A room of her own : the Mary Baker Eddy House, Chestnut Hill -- Greater than the sum of its parts : Beauport, Gloucester -- A book by its cover : the Edward Gorey House, Yarmouth Port

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