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| Homes and Libraries of the Presidents Third Edition by William G. Clotworthy Guides to the American Landscape Fall 2007, 6x9", ix +368 pages 16 color plates, 121+ b&w illustrations references, index Softcover $27.95 (0-939923-34-3) |
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DESCRIPTION
Homes and Libraries of the Presidents identifies, describes, and provides sources of
additional information to one hundred homes, libraries, and museums that
commemorate one or more of the presidents of the United States, from George
Washington to George W. Bush. Each president's life and
home is put into personal and historical context. The book has three sections:
Section one provides an overview of the historical significance of presidential homes and museums, discusses restoration and preservation efforts, and traces the federal governments’ role, through the National Park Service and the National Archives, in administering and maintaining these sites.
Section two—the most extensive part of the book—presents short anecdotal biographies of each President, followed by a description of the relevant home, museum or library sites. Basic location and access information is also provided for each site.
Section three identifies sources of additional information related to the theme of the
book, as well as a list of presidential birthplaces, burial sites, and other attractions
associated with the presidents.
Sample pages coming soon.
After spending 42 years in the advertising end of the television broadcasting industry, where he worked with such television icons as Groucho Marx, Johnny Carson, and Milton Berle, and spending twelve years as censor for "Saturday Night Live" –William Clotworthy retired and began to travel, to lecture, and to write. Now he turns his attention to identifying and describing sites commemorating American presidents. He is a recognized authority on presidential sites, authoring two other books on the American presidential heritage, Presidential Sites: A Directory of Places associated with Presidents of the United States and In the Footsteps of George Washington: A Guide to Places Commemorating the First President. Mr. Clotworthy teaches a class on George Washington at the College for Seniors at the University of North Carolina, Asheville. He has recently been named an "Ageless Hero of North Carolina" in recognition of his life-long pursuit of knowledge.
Mr. Clotworthy is a member of the M & W Speakers Bureau and is available for presentations and book signings.
REVIEWS OF PREVIOUS EDITIONS:
"History buffs will cherish this well-detailed and –illustrated guide to the
places where U.S. presidents were born, lived, are buried, and where applicable, have
their archives housed." (Booklist, April 15, 1996)
Other related titles:
Presidential Sites: A Directory of Places Associated with the Presidents of the United States
In the Footsteps of George Washington
John Tyler: A President of Many Firsts