Mount Vernon, Arlington, And Woodlawn History Of These National Shrines, From The Earliest Titles Of Ownership To The Present (1922)

Mount Vernon, Arlington, And Woodlawn: History Of These National Shrines, From The Earliest Titles Of Ownership To The Present is a historical book written by Minnie Kendall-Lowther in 1922. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of three national shrines in the United States: Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington; Arlington, the former home of Robert E. Lee and now the site of the Arlington National Cemetery; and Woodlawn, a historic plantation in Virginia.The book covers the earliest titles of ownership of these properties and traces their histories through the colonial period, the American Revolution, and the Civil War. Kendall-Lowther provides detailed descriptions of the architecture, furnishings, and landscapes of each of the properties, as well as the lives of the people who owned and lived on them.The book also includes information on the preservation and restoration of these national shrines, including the efforts of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association to save and maintain Mount Vernon, and the establishment of the Arlington National Cemetery.Overall, Mount Vernon, Arlington, And Woodlawn: History Of These National Shrines, From The Earliest Titles Of Ownership To The Present is a fascinating and informative book for anyone interested in the history of these important national landmarks.With Biographical Sketches, Portraits, And Interesting Reminiscences Of The Families, Who Founded Them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.