Description: Gilded by Deborah Davis Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description A beautifully written history of high society in Newport, Rhode Island, from the acclaimed author of Party of the Century Newport is the legendary and beautiful home of American aristocracy and the sheltered super-rich. Publisher Description A beautifully written history of high society in Newport, Rhode Island, from the acclaimed author of Party of the Century Newport is the legendary and beautiful home of American aristocracy and the sheltered super-rich. Many of the countrys most famous blueblood families the closest thing we have to royalty have lived and summered in Newport since the nineteenth century. The Astors, the Vanderbilts, Edith Wharton, JFK and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Doris Duke, and Claus and Sunny von Bulow are just a few of the many names who have called the city home. Gilded takes you along as you explore the fascinating heritage of the Newport elite, from its first colonists to the newest of its new millennium millionaires, showing the evolution of a town intent on living in its own world. Through a narrative filled with engrossing characters and lively tales of untold extravagance, Davis brings the resort to life and uncovers the difference between rich and Newport rich along the way.An engrossing multigenerational saga that tells the real story of the rich and famous in Newport Vibrant, praiseworthy writing: "[Davis] brings splendidly colorful behind-the-scenes action and players up front" (the New York Times on Party of the Century) 34 evocative black-and-white photographs Written with insight and dramatic flair, Gilded gives you a rare peek into the cloistered coastal playground of Americas moneyed elite. Author Biography Deborah Davis is the author of the acclaimed Party of the Century: The Fabulous Story of Truman Capote and His Black and White Ball and Strapless: John Singer Sargent and the Fall of Madame X . She is a film executive who has worked as a story editor and a story analyst for several major film companies. Details ISBN 1118014014 ISBN-13 9781118014011 Title Gilded Author Deborah Davis Format Paperback Year 2011 Pages 320 Publisher Turner Publishing Company GE_Item_ID:36354428; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9781118014011
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Book Title: Gilded : How Newport Became America's Richest Resort
Number of Pages: 320 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Wiley & Sons Canada, The Limited, John
Item Height: 0.9 in
Topic: Social History, United States / State & Local / New England (Ct, mA, Me, NH, Ri, VT), General, Food, Lodging & Transportation / Resorts & Spas, Customs & Traditions
Publication Year: 2011
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Travel, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
Item Weight: 12.3 Oz
Author: Deborah Davis
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback