Great Houses of Mississippi

by Mary Rose Carter and Mary Carol Miller

The sweeping staircase of Auburn. The imposing ironwork of Ammadelle. The forlorn, ambitious geometry of Longwood. Mississippi homes boast some of America's great architectural marvels.

Great Houses of Mississippi highlights the state's exceptional antebellum houses in color photographs and lively and informative text. Federal town houses, Greek Revival plantation homes, and Italianate and Gothic villas recall the decades when Mississippi...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1578066743
• ISBN13: 9781578066742
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: University Press of Mississippi
• Length: 151 Pages
• Weight: 2.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 12.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Great Houses of Mississippi

I saw a copy of this book in an assisted-living nursing home and just had to have a copy of it. I was not disappointed! The book was in mint condition. Even the dust cover appeared new. And the contents brought back many memories of our years in the state of Mississippi. Several of the houses featured were about 20 miles down the road from our home in Gloster, Mississippi in the town of Woodville. Many more were in Natchez, Mississippi (about 50 miles away). These beautifully preserved old mansions are our connection to the past in Mississippi. I am very likely to purchase other publications by these authors.

A wonderful collection of full-color photos

Mississippi residents, fans of old Southern architecture, and enthusiasts of American architectural heritage alike have a wonderful collection of full-color photos by Mary Rose Carter and accompanying historical background by Mary Carol Miller in Great Houses Of Mississippi. Miller's lively stories of the houses, their families, and their cultural mark accompany nearly a hundred full-color images of house exteriors. This is a vivid and highly recommended collection of grand old homes.

Best Book Yet on Mississippi Architecture

This book is a must have for anyone who loves houses or history. Mary Carol Miller's text is meticulously researched and fascinating, often poignant, reading. Mary Rose Carter's photographs are stunning. A tribute to the owners and designers who created these lasting treasures these homes represent. This book tops our Christmas gift giving list.