This is the
story of one man's adventures in acquiring and bringing back to
life some of America's most enticing and historically significant
dwellings. With the eye of a connoisseur, the business acumen
derived from a legendary career in international finance, and
a Jeffersonian grasp of classical architecture, Richard Hampton
Jenrette reveals his charming, often risky, ventures in the world
of old houses. Jenrette's affinity for endangered historic sites
has led to the restoration of six historic houses that he currently
owns, including Edgewater on the Hudson River; Milford Plantation
and Roper House, both in South Carolina; Ayr Mount in North Carolina;
the Baker House in New York City; and Cane Garden in the U.S.
Virgin Islands, as well as many others that he has had a hand
in restoring throughout the United States. This uniquely personal
account of the quest, the acquisition, the restoration, and the
furnishing of each property is instructive and entertaining. Along
the way, he introduces the artisans, curators, furniture specialists,
designers, antiquarians, preservationists, and collectors who
have played a part in his Adventures with Old Houses. This book
serves as a beautiful reminder of the foresight, the vision, and
the dedication of one of the country's most ardent collectors
and a challenge to all who care about America's architectural
and artistic heritage.
224 pages.
9-3/4 x 10-3/4. Beautifully illustrated w/color photos. Soft cover.
$24.95 (2005) ISBN 0991711765
