November 2012 | Newport Ri Mansions

The Three Weissmanns of Westport: A Novel Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Catherine Schine has written a funny and on-target tale of three women starting over in their lives. Rarely in fiction is one of the heroines a 75 year old woman who is being dumped by her husband of five decades. The title refers to Mrs. Weissmann and her two daughters, forced to live together because...

Sun, Sand & Surf : The Ultimate Guide To Orange County Beaches Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Wow! I'm impressed with the "look" of this book. I put this on my coffee table and most of my friends usually look through it to find the best beach for whatever. My wife uses it to find easy access to kids beaches.We, my dude friends and I, are currently visiting all the surf locations in the book....

Reminiscences of Levi Coffin Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I NEEDED THIS BOOK FOR A CLASS ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD IN INDIANA. I BECAME SO ENGROSSED IN THE SUBJECT I HAVE CONTINUED READING ON THIS SUBJECT.Click Here to see more reviews about: Reminiscences of Levi CoffinLevi Coffin, noted as "The President of the Underground Railroad," writes about his adventures...

Orange County (CA) (Postcard History Series) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Excellent book - very well done. The authors have come up with some great postcards of Orange County (CA) and have covered most (all?) of the various cities in the county. I love looking at the old photos - the authors have included a very diverse group of images that give you a good feel of what the...

Fodor's Los Angeles 2010: With Disneyland & Orange County (Fodor's Gold Guides) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)The Fodor's guide was very helpful in suggesting places to visit, to eat and to stay. It was the foundation of a successful and fun trip.Click Here to see more reviews about: Fodor's Los Angeles 2010: With Disneyland & Orange County (Fodor's Gold Guides)Fodor's. For Choice Travel Experiences.Fodor's...

Cooking With a Private Chef Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)First a great story, then the wonderful pictures and recipes. This book is a celebration of good food and good life. It is luxurious and humble at the same time. It is full of good advice and humor. Chef Saxer is never patronizing or intimidating. He guides you through his recipes, always giving you...

Hampton's Olde Wythe (VA) (Images of America) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)A delightful book, and it is evident that the editors/staff worked hard (and certainly have much to be proud of), but I felt ever-so-slightly let down. Maybe not enough lifelong residents were interviewed. Having grown up in Wythe (and I refuse to say OLDE WYTHE, a phrase that was coined only in recent...

House of Wits: An Intimate Portrait of the James Family Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I've been reading books by and about the various Jameses for years and this is one of the absolute best for its range, wit, compassion, and modernity. The author isn't afraid to look openly at the dark side of this remarkable family, but he also doesn't overdraw conclusions. What I like best is that...

Sea Venture: Shipwreck, Survival, and the Salvation of Jamestown Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Very interesting if you are an early US history buff. I learned a lot about Capt. Christopher Newport that I didn't know. Since I live in Newport News, Va which is named after Capt. Newport, I was thrilled to learn how important he was in establishing the Jamestown colony. Our local university is "Christopher...

Rochester's Lakeside Resorts and Amusement Parks (Images of America: New York) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is a very useful book for historical research. In spite of having access to a major library, it's still difficult to find information about this (once) grand city and Im happy Amazon is carrying this.Click Here to see more reviews about: Rochester's Lakeside Resorts and Amusement Parks (Images of...

Hidden New England: Including Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont (Hidden Travel) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I bought this book based on the publishers blurb in Amazon. This is an unfortunate demonstration of the major pitfall of buying books from Amazon. If I had looked at the book in a bookstore I would never have purchased it, I sincerely doubt anyone would. The book is poorly executed primarily in its index...

In Their Own Words: Pocahontas Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I think this is a great resource for teachers who need a good biography on a native american indian who had an impact on our lives. It is an easy reading book with great detail. I recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about Pocahontas and the Powhatan tribe.Click Here to see more...

The Knights Templar Chronology: Tracking History's Most Intriguing Monks Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I have spent years studying the Knights Templar and have read countless books, both fact and fiction, about the group. This book is a good primer for anyone that is looking for a timeline of the Templars.If you are a beginner looking for information on the Templars, this book will serve as a starting...

Beavertail Light Station Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Mr. Karentz has doen an admirable job of compiling the facts on one of New England's most historic light stations. This book will be a boon to researchers for many years to come, and it's a must for New England lighthouse buffs and lovers of this very special place.Click Here to see more reviews about:...

A Berth to Bermuda: One Hundred Years of the World's Classic Ocean Race (Maritime) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This year, 2006, marked the centennial of the classic Bermuda Race. When it was first sailed in 1906 from New York City, the Bermuda Race made the sea a playground by creating a new sport--ocean racing by amateur sailors in normal boats. Over the past 100 years, some 4,500 boats and 46,000 men and women...

Ancient Signposts: Part I - Messages From Our Ancient Past (Volume 1) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This book will stand ancient history on it's ear. The author has discovered and used a secret that has been passed down for millinnia to decode and explain man's ancient past. A must read for anyone who cares about our ancient ancestors.Click Here to see more reviews about: Ancient Signposts: Part I...

Lady Betty Across the Water Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Lady Betty is a delightful heroine. I collect "girls" novels of the 1890-1920 period. Many of them are poorly written and/or formulaic. Lady Betty is an exception. The story is funny, well plotted, and if the ending is not precisely a surprise, it is satisfying. It's not just a collector's item. I'm...