| Augusta in Vintage Postcards Contributor(s): Lee III, Joseph M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738554200 ISBN-13: 9780738554204 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 1997 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) |
| Dewey: 975 |
| Series: Postcard History |
| Physical Information: 0.36" H x 6.52" W x 9.19" (0.71 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Locality - Augusta-Aiken, Georgia-S.C. - Geographic Orientation - Georgia - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. - Cultural Region - South |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: View images from the picturesque history of Augusta. In the early 1900s, America was swept up in the postcard craze. All over the country, people seized on these charming snapshots of life as a means of keeping in touch with friends and family, as well as seeing strange and exciting parts of the world. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lee III, Joseph M.: - In Augusta in Vintage Postcards, Joseph M. Lee III, an Augusta native and member of the Richmond County Historical Society, has selected over 200 images from his vast collection of Augusta postcards. Coupled with informative captions, these views illustrate almost every aspect of Augusta life-the importance of river commerce to the local community, the striking landscapes and golf history, and the beautiful homes and southern hospitality that make Augusta an unforgettable city. Whether a newcomer to Augusta's charms or a lifelong resident, Lee's work has something for everyone. August in Vintage Postcards is a unique tribute to the city's past, sure to be treasured for years to come. |