The Most Beautiful Villages and Towns of the South

by Bonnie Ramsey and Lisa Newsom

Book Overview

The region divides naturally into four geographic areas, each one a stage along the path of settlement. The miles of shoreline on the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico provided natural harbors for the first arrivals. Piedmont, at the foot of the mountains stretching from Virginia to Georgia, possessed the rich soil that made it the center of Southern agriculture. The profusion of rivers and the rich land along their banks attracted settlers from...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500019991
• ISBN13: 9780500019993
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 3.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 10.1" x 12.5"

Customer Reviews

Surveys the towns of the South which are most colorful

This lavish, oversized presentation with photos by Dennis O'Kain surveys the towns of the South which are most colorful in aspect, from those with notable architecture and beautiful gardens to sites sporting local festivals and color. This beautiful coffee table edition will offer many possibilities for both armchair travel and planning a destination in the South, and is packed with stunning photos.

A Good Way To Learn About the South

This book explores the many varied regions of the Southeast, and does a great job of showing the beauty and culture that is associated with these different regions. The towns in the book are typical small towns that many people have never heard of, even if they live in the South. Bonnie Ramsey does a great job of finding many distinct and interesting facts about these towns and their culture, while Dennis O'Kain does a fine job of portraying some of the prettiest houses in the South in his photos. This book is for anyone who enjoys the beauty and culture that is associated with the South, even if you think you are competent in Southern culture and towns. This book will surely be a welcome addition to anyone's library. This book is the most recent addition to the Thames & Hudson line of The Most Beautiful Villages of. . ., and it continues in the fine tradition that this line of books has already established.