The Jekyll Island Club

Bagwell, Tyler E., Jekyll Island Museum Staff

ISBN 10: 0738517968 / ISBN 13: 9780738517964

Edité par Arcadia Publishing, 1998

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Synopsis :

In the late 19th century, some of America's wealthiest families joined together to form the Jekyll Island Club.

Operating for over 50 years, from 1888 until 1942, the Club attracted an elite clientele, including the families of J.P. Morgan, Joseph Pulitzer, Cyrus McCormick, and William Vanderbilt who all came to enjoy the leisurely pace and recreational adventure of the Georgia coast.The Jekyll Island Clubincludes images of the architecture, clothing, transportation, and natural beauty unique to the island. This exquisite collection is sure to rekindle awe and wonder in the hearts of those who have visited the island, and serve as a wonderful introduction for newcomers.

À propos de l'auteur: In The Jekyll Island Club, Tyler E. Bagwell, historian for the Jekyll Island Museum, offers an exciting chance to relive those days of splendor on the island. Bagwell's text enhances an impressive collection of photographs contributed by the Jekyll Island Museum, the Coastal Georgia Historical Society, and the Saturday Evening Post. The reader can experience the lavish lifestyle of the most powerful families of the turn of the century, as well as the employees of various descent who kept the Club running smoothly.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Jekyll Island Club
Éditeur : Arcadia Publishing
Date d'édition : 1998
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : Very Good
Edition : Reprint.