TY  - BOOK
AU  - Lesesne,Thomas Petigru
TI  - Landmarks of Charleston: Including Description of an Incomparable Stroll
AV  - F206 
PY  - 2019///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Historic buildings -- South Carolina -- Charleston
KW  - Charleston (S.C.) -- Guidebooks
N1  - Release date is 2019-02-20; Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
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N2  - "Landmarks of Charleston" by Thomas Petigru Lesesne is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides an overview of significant sites and landmarks in Charleston, South Carolina, exploring the city's rich history from its establishment in the 17th century to its present. Through detailed descriptions, the author aims to highlight the historical importance of various locations, including notable buildings, gardens, and monuments.  The opening of the book introduces the task of recounting the history of Charleston, emphasizing its evolution through various governmental eras, from Charles Town under the Lords Proprietors to Charleston as a republic. The author describes a suggested walking tour that provides visitors with an opportunity to experience both the old and the new aspects of this historically rich city. The foreword sets the tone for a journey through time, linking past events with present landmarks, while indicating the scattered nature of Charleston's historical points of interest that are essential for any exploration of this "most civilized town in America." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58921
ER  -