Publisher's Synopsis
The Dwelling Houses of Charleston, South Carolina is a historical book written by Alice Ravenel Huger Smith and published in 1917. The book is a comprehensive guide to the architecture and design of the historic houses in Charleston, South Carolina, one of America's oldest and most charming cities. The book features detailed descriptions of the various styles of houses found in Charleston, including Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, and Victorian. Each chapter is devoted to a different style, and includes photographs and illustrations to help readers understand the unique features of each type of house. The book also includes a brief history of Charleston and its architecture, as well as information on the city's famous gardens and ironwork. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and architecture of Charleston, South Carolina.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.
