{"product_id":"at-home-historic-houses-of-central-and-western-massachusetts-paperback","title":"At Home: Historic Houses of Central and Western Massachusetts - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBeth Luey\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its rich history of prominent families, Massachusetts is home to some of the most historic residences in the country. In the central and western half of the Commonwealth, these include Edith Wharton's The Mount, the Salisbury Mansion in Worcester, Herman Melville's Arrowhead in Pittsfield, and the Dickinson Homestead and the Evergreens in Amherst. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eAt Home: Historic Houses of Central and Western Massachusetts\u003c\/i\u003e, Beth Luey examines the lives and homes of acclaimed poets and writers, slaves who won their freedom, Civil War -enlistees, socialites, and leading merchants. Drawing on architectural and genealogical texts, wills, correspondence, and diaries, Luey situates the stories of these notable homes and the people who inhabited them in the context of broader economic, social, and political transformations. Filled with vivid details and fresh perspectives, each chapter is sure to inspire first-time visitors and seasoned travelers alike. All the homes are open to the public.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBETH LUEY is author of \u003ci\u003eAt Home: Historic Houses of Eastern Massachusetts\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHouse Stories: The Meanings of Home in a New England Town\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.5 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 16, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760309633312,"sku":"9781625344656","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c93425f52f48991de34475f6a026ad7b.webp?v=1780177175","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/at-home-historic-houses-of-central-and-western-massachusetts-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}