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Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Book has a slight bend. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This gently used copy of “Biltmore: The Vision and Reality of George W. Vanderbilt, Richard Morris Hunt, and Frederick Law Olmstead” offers a fascinating glimpse into the creation of one of America’s most ambitious and extravagant private residences. Written by William A.V. Cecil, this richly illustrated volume delves into the extraordinary collaboration between George W. Vanderbilt, the wealthy scion of the Vanderbilt family, and two of the most renowned architects and landscape designers of the Gilded Age – Richard Morris Hunt and Frederick Law Olmstead.
Beyond its architectural and design significance, “Biltmore” serves as a captivating historical record of the opulent excesses of the late 19th century American elite. Vanderbilt’s vision for a grand country estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina was a bold statement of wealth and power, reflecting the unbridled ambition and lavish tastes of the era’s industrial magnates. For collectors and enthusiasts of American history, architecture, and the Gilded Age, this book offers a treasure trove of insights into the lives and aspirations of the country’s most influential families.
