"The Loveliest Home That Ever Was": The Story of the Mark Twain House in Hartford
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| Rating | : | 4.71 (966 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486486346 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Superb architectural history of Mark Twain's home" according to David Arbogast. For those who are fascintated with Mark Twain (aka Samuel Clemens) this book provides all the information one might desire regarding his life in Hartford, Connecticut and the house he had built there. For those of us who are interested in late-Victorian architecture or, more specifically his architect, who is virtually unknown today, this is a significant addition to one's architectural library.The book is lavishly illustrated and the accompanying text is excellent, incorporating a written description of the house as it was initially constructed. This is architectural h. "the perfect gift for the Mark Twain fan in your life" according to Ohio Reader. What a beautiful book! Everybody who is interested in Mark Twain's life will want a copy A lot of this is new material and there are some rare reprints of pictures and text from the Dover archives.. Five Stars gift
Readers can venture inside "the loveliest home that ever was" for an illustrated tour that offers intimate glimpses of the writer, his wife, and their daughters within their Victorian mansion.Abundantly illustrated with architectural drawings and period photos, this volume also features dozens of recent color images. During the seventeen years that he lived in the Hartford home, Sam Clemens completed The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), along with The Prince and the Pauper (1881)and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889), in addition to countless lectures, magazine pieces, and stories improvised for the children's delight. Samuel Clemens of Hartford, Connecticut. Built in the American Gothic tradition, the richly appointed house features the decorative work of Louis Comfort Tiffany and contains many souvenirs of family trips to Europe. The narrative traces the house's history beyond the Clemens famil
For over 20 years he was associated with the Hartford Courant as bureau chief, copyeditor, book reviewer, and writer on scientific, historic, and literary subjects.For nearly 50 years, actor Hal Holbrook (Introduction) has portrayed Twain on the stage in an internationally acclaimed one-man show.. About the AuthorAuthor Steve Courtney is Publicist and Publications Editor at the Mark Twain House and Museum
For over 20 years he was associated with the Hartford Courant as bureau chief, copyeditor, book reviewer, and writer on scientific, historic, and literary subjects.For nearly 50 years, actor Hal Holbrook (Introduction) has portrayed Twain on the stage in an internationally acclaimed one-man show.. Author Steve Courtney is Publicist and Publications Editor at the Mark Twain House and Museu