A Guide to Newport's Cliff Walk : Tales of Seaside Mansions & the Gilded Age Elite
by Ed Morris 2020-06-19 02:05:42
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Where the salty air mingles with the far-off laughter of women in ball gowns, the houses of "Newport's Cliff Walk" preside in grandeur over the crashing waves below. Walking along the gravel trail, it s easy to imagine the faintest hint of a waltz co... Read more
Where the salty air mingles with the far-off laughter of women in ball gowns, the houses of "Newport's Cliff Walk" preside in grandeur over the crashing waves below. Walking along the gravel trail, it s easy to imagine the faintest hint of a waltz coming from the windows of Beechwood, or to envision the Duchess of Windsor's carriage arriving for a visit at Fairholme. Ed Morris takes you on a tour of twenty-four historic mansions and landmarks, entertaining along the way with tales of splendor and style, social maneuvering and matchmaking. Less
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  • 6.9x5x0.4inches
  • 158
  • History Press (SC)
  • May 1, 2009
  • eng
  • 9781596294387
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