Resumen:
Windows on the Past. For most Americans, the quintessential images of New England are traditional emblems of America itself: colonial houses, neat farms, country lanes, and the glory of the changing seasons. The more than two dozen homes presented here are all properties of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities. The SNEA houses, farms, and gardens highlighted in Windows on the Past, both urban and rural, old and relatively recent, offer an unparalleled look at life in New England from the 1600s to the 1940s. This book features an evocative photo essay accompanied by the words of New England writers and poets and takes us on a tour of classic landscapes, flower and kitchen gardens, fascinating interiors and furnishings, advances in cooking, heating, plumbing, and lighting, and the evolution of dining rituals. This elegant book also tells the stories of individuals who have worked to save the varied pieces of New England's heritage. Through these backward glances into daily life and regional traditions of long standing, the legacy of New England's people and historic places resonates more clearly than ever. Hardcover. |
