Pre-eminent historian David McCullough and noted artist Adam Van Doren unite for an excursion to the celebrated homes of fifteen American presidents, past and present. The text is personal and unaffected; Van Doren visited these homes to ensure that he recorded every detail accurately, often becoming acquainted with the former presidents themselves, always trying to portray them in the human environment they created for themselves. The artwork is perceptive and revealing; he misses very little. McCullough puts the history of the homes in perspective in his lucid and perceptive prose. A gift book, both useful and beautiful, belonging in the library of anyone interested in our architectural, social, or political history.
The House Tells the Story: Homes of the American Presidents
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PublisherDavid R Godine
ISBN / ASIN1567925421
ISBN-139781567925425
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank740,498
CategoryArchitecture
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
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An incredible collaboration featuring a stunning collection of Presidential homes painted by artist Adam Van Doren and introduced by David McCullough
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