Very Charleston

A Celebration of History, Culture, and Lowcountry Charm

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By Diana Hollingsworth Gessler

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$24.00 CAD

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  1. Hardcover $19.00 $24.00 CAD
  2. ebook $11.99 $15.99 CAD

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Cobblestone streets leading to perfectly preserved historic homes. Intricate wrought-iron gates opening to lush, fragrant gardens. A skyline of steeples and a river harbor bustling with schooners and sailboats. Charleston is one of America’s most charming cities.

In vibrant watercolors and detailed sketches, artist Diana Gessler captures the beauty and riches that make Charleston so unique: White Point Gardens, the Spoleto Festival, Rainbow Row, Waterfront Park, Fort Moultrie, the beaches of Sullivan’s Island, sumptuous Lowcountry cuisine, and handmade sweetgrass baskets. Full of fascinating details–on everything from the art of early entertaining, the city’s inspired architectural and garden designs, and George Washington’s Southern tour to famous Charlestonians and the flags of Sumter–Very Charleston celebrates the city, the Lowcountry, the people, and our history. Hand-lettered and full color throughout, Very Charleston includes maps, an index, and a handy appendix of sites.

With her cheerful illustrations and love for discovering little-known facts, Diana Gessler has created both an entertaining guide and an irresistible keepsake for visitors and Charlestonians alike.

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On Sale
Mar 14, 2003
Page Count
168 pages
Publisher
Algonquin Books
ISBN-13
9781565123397

Diana Hollingsworth Gessler

About the Author

Diana Hollingsworth Gessler is the author and illustrator of Very New Orleans, Very Charleston, and Very California. Her watercolors and oil paintings are represented by Shaw Gallery in Naples and Bonita Springs, Florida. She and her husband live in Melbourne, Florida, when they’re not traveling.

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