National Landmarks, America's Treasures: The National Park Foundation's Complete Guide to National Historic Landmarks (Preservation Press Series) Covering all 50 states, it captures the American experience through famous icons such as the Brooklyn Bridge, the cape Hatteras lighthouse, Lincoln’s boyhood home, and more than 2,200 other national destinations. Contains 385 photographs—both vintage and contemporaryInc
| Title | : | National Landmarks, America's Treasures: The National Park Foundation's Complete Guide to National Historic Landmarks (Preservation Press Series) |
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (198 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471197645 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 560 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2000-01-03 |
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Discover the places that make America great! The definitive guide to the country’s National Historic Landmarks This is the only complete guide to America’s National Historic Landmarks—the ultimate catalog of the nation’s treasures. Covering all 50 states, it captures the American experience through famous icons such as the Brooklyn Bridge, the cape Hatteras lighthouse, Lincoln’s boyhood home, and more than 2,200 other national destinations.
- Contains 385 photographs—both vintage and contemporary
- Includes buildings, sites, districts, structures and objects
- Ideal for travel or reference
Editorial :
If you want to make a "typical" Roman desk or library cabinet, then this may be what you are looking for. Instead, I got a very limited discussion of a very limited number of Roman pieces, with lots of construction tips and instructions. This is a great book for finding America's most important historic sites.
It is organized by state -- that's good, but then by county. If you want to know about Roman furniture and decorative techniques and styles, this book will leave you wanting.. The photographs and occasional drawings are large and of high quality, providing a valuable complement to the text. These are the best planners because they are small enough to fit in my purse, but still big enough to keep track of everything. I had been hoping for a fairly thorough, pictorial overview of Roman furniture types and styles for potential replication and/or as decorative inspiration for modern pieces. If you are interested in a wide selection and comprehensive survey of Roman furnitu
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