Home by the river

by Archibald Rutledge

Book Overview

The story of Rutledge's return after 44 years to Hampton Plantation, his boyhood home. Built in 1730, the stately mansion and its extensive grounds and woodlands are now one of South Carolina's state... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0006X04EI
• Release Date: January 1976
• Publisher: Sandlapper Store
• Length: 167 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.

Customer Reviews

excellent

An intetresting story of the South Carolina Lowcountry, it's history and wildlife. Anyone who enjoys the outdoors, history, or wants to know more about South Carolina should read this book. It is an excellent book by the famed poet laureate of South Carolina, Archibald Rutledge.

Autographed copy by Archibald Rutledge

Home by the River by Archibald Rutledge provides on with such a down to earth experience, that Hampton Plantation seems to come to life. The author describes his days growing up on the plantation, his leaving, and his returning home to restore the house and grounds. He finds some unique treasures, such as a letter written to his great-great-grandmother from George Washington, a secret passageway inside the house, and a cache of twenty-eight Delft tiles dating from medieval times.Also described in the book are the close relationships with the resident Negroes who helped him restore portions of the house and grounds. One acquires a deep affection for the author and his "home" by the river upon reading this book. My copy of the book is signed by the author and a descendant of one of the plantation's slaves, Will Alston