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Book Illustrated Catalogue of the Private Collection of Modern Paintings  Water Colors and Drawings Collected by the Late Alexander Blumenstiel

Download or read book Illustrated Catalogue of the Private Collection of Modern Paintings Water Colors and Drawings Collected by the Late Alexander Blumenstiel written by Alexander Blumenstiel and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book French Paintings  A Catalogue of the Collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art  Vol  2  Nineteenth Century

Download or read book French Paintings A Catalogue of the Collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Vol 2 Nineteenth Century written by and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 1955 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Let s Go New York City 17th Edition

Download or read book Let s Go New York City 17th Edition written by Let's Go Inc. and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2008-11-25 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Subtitle on cover of 19th ed.: The student travel guide.

Book The Jekyll Island Club

    Book Details:
  • Author : William Barton McCash
  • Publisher : University of Georgia Press
  • Release : 1989
  • ISBN : 9780820310701
  • Pages : 276 pages

Download or read book The Jekyll Island Club written by William Barton McCash and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 1989 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From its inception in 1886, the Jekyll Island Club included in its elite membership the nation's wealthiest families, among them the Rockefellers, Pulitzers, Vanderbilts, and Morgans. Far from the hectic northern cities where the members tended their fortunes, this private island refuge off Georgia's coast offered the wealthy a tranquil change of pace. Bringing together more than 240 fascinating photographs, Barton and June McCash trace the sixty-two-year history of this exclusive retreat whose members at one time were reputed to represent one-seventh of the nation's wealth. From the time of the club's opening, members came to Jekyll Island each winter to seek elegant leisure, arriving on yachts or in private train cars from New York, Boston, Chicago, and Philadelphia. Capturing the lives and amusements of the very wealthy, this evocative photographic history presents descriptions of elaborate costume balls and playful outdoor parties; the Rockefeller clan gathering at water's edge and J. P. Morgan lounging by the pool; Victor Astor's "patented beach boat" and the Goulds' private indoor tennis court; the Vanderbilts' yacht anchored offshore and the imposing "cottages" built by individual members. During their stays, members amused themselves in a variety of pursuits. In the 1890s they organized bicycling clubs and held races on the beach. Hunting was also for a time a favorite activity and the island was regularly stocked with imported wildlife--pheasant, quail, turkey, and bucks. By 1919, however, the game committee had dwindled to one member, and prime hunting grounds had been cleared for golf courses and tennis courts. The hub of the island's social life, however, was the clubhouse, where members gathered in formal attire to converse, while drinking fine wine and dining on freshly caught game and local delicacies. The seclusion that Jekyll Island offered was not impenetrable. On the day after Christmas in 1900, the country's fascination with technology could no longer be resisted, and the sound of a gasoline automobile disturbed the island's quiet glades for the first time. Despite the immense wealth of the club, it was not immune to the stock market crash of 1893 and the Panic of 1907. The club managed to survive World War I intact and enjoyed a "golden age" from 1919 to 1927, during which time it held its own against the increasingly popular Florida resorts. The stock market crash of 1929, however, initiated a death spiral. Membership declined steadily throughout the 1930s, and when the United States entered World War II, the club closed its doors forever. Based on surviving club records, newspaper accounts, and letters and diaries of members and guests, The Jekyll Island Club chronicles an era when leisure was the preserve of the wealthy. For more than six decades the island, now a state park, served as a haven for millionaires. As one visitor described the Jekyll Island Club, it was "the only place of its kind in the world--and will never be again."

Book The Century Cyclopedia of Names

Download or read book The Century Cyclopedia of Names written by and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 1106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book British Paintings in the Metropolitan Museum of Art  1575 1875

Download or read book British Paintings in the Metropolitan Museum of Art 1575 1875 written by Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 2009 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering the period between the late 16th century through to the third quarter of the 19th century, this book features paintings by English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish artists which are part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Book Academy Notes

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  • Author : Buffalo Fine Arts Academy
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1907
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 224 pages

Download or read book Academy Notes written by Buffalo Fine Arts Academy and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book European Paintings in the Metropolitan Museum of Art by Artists Born Before 1865

Download or read book European Paintings in the Metropolitan Museum of Art by Artists Born Before 1865 written by Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 1995 with total page 543 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication is the Museum's descriptive catalogue of its 2,500 paintings, oil sketches, and finished pastels, each one illustrated and presented chronologically by national and regional school. -- Metropolitan Museum of Art website.

Book The Yale Alumni Weekly

Download or read book The Yale Alumni Weekly written by and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 1086 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The American Hackney Stud Book

Download or read book The American Hackney Stud Book written by American Hackney Horse Society and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes the Society's constitution and by-laws.

Book Specifications and Drawings of Patents Issued from the U S  Patent Office

Download or read book Specifications and Drawings of Patents Issued from the U S Patent Office written by United States. Patent Office and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 1410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Fodor s New York City 2019

    Book Details:
  • Author : Fodor's Travel Guides
  • Publisher : Fodor's Travel
  • Release : 2018-08-21
  • ISBN : 1640970495
  • Pages : 590 pages

Download or read book Fodor s New York City 2019 written by Fodor's Travel Guides and published by Fodor's Travel. This book was released on 2018-08-21 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by locals, Fodor’s New York City is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit to New York. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this travel guide will help you plan your NYC trip with ease. Join Fodor’s in exploring Manhattan, Brooklyn, and more. The lights, the sounds, the energy: New York City is the quintessential American city and unlike anywhere else in the world. It’s a constantly changing destination that people visit again and again. Fodor's New York City, with color photos throughout, captures the universal appeal of the city's world-renowned museums, iconic music venues, Broadway spectacles, and, of course, gastronomic delights. Fodor’s New York City includes: •UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: This edition includes top new restaurant and hotel recommendations for Manhattan and the boroughs. Brooklyn coverage continues to grow, including hip and happening Williamsburg and Bushwick, classic Brooklyn Heights, leafy Fort Greene, and family-friendly Park Slope. Updated annually to ensure the best and most relevant content. •ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE: A brief introduction and spectacular color photos capture the ultimate experiences and attractions throughout New York City. •DETAILED MAPS: Over 35 detailed maps to help you plan and get around stress-free. •GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND ILLUSTRATED FEATURES:Full-color features about New York City landmarks including the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the American Museum of Natural History make planning any trip a snap. A section on eating like a local highlights what's hot and what will never go out of fashion. •ITINERARIES AND TOP RECOMMENDATIONS: Sample itineraries help you plan and make the most of your time. We include tips on where to eat, stay, and shop as well as information about nightlife, sports, and the outdoors. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks in every category. •INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: Features on what's where, best city tours, free things to do, and what to do with kids make it easy to plan a vacation. Easy-to-read color neighborhood maps and tips on buying Broadway tickets, getting tickets to sit in a TV audience, and scouting out the best shopping give easy access to the best New York City has to offer. •SPECIAL EVENT: Experience the electric atmosphere as 50,000 participants of the New York City Marathon run through the city’s five boroughs on the first Sunday in November. •COVERS: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Times Square, Empire State Building, Museum of Modern Art, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park, 9/11 Memorial & Museum, The High Line, and much more. •ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. Planning to visit more of the northeast? Check out Fodor’s Boston, Fodor’s Philadelphia, Fodor’s Washington DC, and Fodor’s New England.

Book Annual Report of the Board of Directors  the Librarian  and the Treasurer  Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Long Island Historical Society

Download or read book Annual Report of the Board of Directors the Librarian and the Treasurer Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Long Island Historical Society written by Long Island Historical Society and published by . This book was released on 1864 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Poor s Manual of Railroads

Download or read book Poor s Manual of Railroads written by and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 1700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: