Описание: The 1767 decision to divide Prince Edward Island among elite British grantees shaped Island history for more than a century. Lady Landlords of Prince Edward Island examines this history through the lives of four women who, due to the vagaries of family formation and inheritance, became Island landlords. As absentee owners of large estates, each of the four women faced challenges from those who wanted land redistributed in freehold lots to actual settlers. Their individual management strategies were determined in part by class standing and marital status, as well as individual eccentricities and prejudices. Drawing on family and official papers, Rusty Bittermann and Margaret McCallum provide engaging portraits of these women - orphaned heiress, prudent wife and property manager, countess estranged from her husband, independent spinster - as they negotiated relations of power and privilege in a domain dominated by men. Lady Landlords of Prince Edward Island is a compelling narrative that provides a unique perspective on landed society in England in the age of industrialization and reform, making an important contribution to trans-Atlantic, British social, legal, and women`s histories.
Автор: Showers Jan Название: Glamorous Retreats ISBN: 1419708538 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781419708534 Издательство: Abrams Цена: 4752.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The follow up to the bestselling Glamorous Rooms, Glamorous Retreats takes readers inside Jan Showers's luxurious interiors in vacation locales across North America and the Caribbean, from the mountains of Colorado, to the beaches of Florida and the Caribbean, to the ranches of Arizona and Texas. With over 200 never-before-seen photographs, this book showcases the renowned designer's elegant eclecticism, which blends Hollywood high style, mid-century modernism, and classic 18th-century French styles, here set within the backdrop of stunning resort destinations. Mixing aspects of the local flavours and lifestyles into her own designs, Showers provides accessible and useful design tenets that will inspire readers to create their own luxurious yet relaxed homes. The style of the homes will appeal to the dedicated fan base of top designers, celebrities and power players who made her first book a huge success.
Описание: Enter the world of fairy-tale towers, whimsical stairways, crows nests, zip lines, and suspended rope bridges. Take pleasure in the details of hand-split oak shingles, thatched roofs, and cedar tongue-and-groove interiors. Made of sustainably sourced materials, Blue Forests magical sanctuaries fit snugly between trees and branchesaoften incorporating them into the building itselfaand sit lightly on the land. From a childs tree house inside a secret garden to party venues for teenagers and adults, this book details 28 imaginative tree houses, some of them accompanied by site plans and drawings. Whether the dwellings on each page are simple or designed to house a spa or home theatre, this beautiful book will inspire readers to reconsider their own gardens possibilities for relaxation and play.
Название: Haven: Cozy Hideaways and Dream Retreats ISBN: 0811844676 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780811844673 Издательство: Abrams Рейтинг: Цена: 3713.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This lavish celebration of beautiful and unusual havens and hideaways features 20 gorgeous getaways, from a clandestine cabin tucked, brookside, in a leafy glen, to a luxurious, sun-drenched cabana on an unspoiled white sand beach. More than 200 full-colour photographs make for a virtual vacation in a book.
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