Complete Charleston: A Guide to the Architecture, History and Gardens of Charleston [Paperback]

Margaret H. Moore (Author), Truman Moore (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 1997

"Complete Charleston" has walking tours of eleven historic neighborhoods plus day trips to Savannah, Beaufort, Georgetown, McClellanville, Brookgreen Gardens and the plantations on the Ashley River. The book also includes a restaurant guide for Charleston, the center of New Southern Cuisine. There are over 400 photographs, an index and a bibliography. The book will introduce you to the history, heroes, eccentrics and ghosts that make Charleston what it is today.

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Editorial Reviews

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For independent touring that goes beyond the usual spots, pick up a copy of the excellent "Complete Charleston"... -- USA Today

Perhaps "Complete Charleston" should be called "Save Charleston" because that's exactly what its authors intend to do. -- The Charleston Post and Courier

Where to walk in Charleston? Nearly everywhere, you'll see, when you pick up the new volume "Complete Charleston." -- Southern Living --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Publisher

The Moores live in Charleston and have produced the only guide to all the neighborhoods of the historic districtthe world-class architecture, sub-tropical gardens and history of America's most historic city. Includes maps, walking tours which coordinate with the local shuttle bus, and cafe information. 300 Photographs.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Tm Photography Inc; 1st edition (September 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966014405
• ISBN-13: 978-0966014402
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,128,877 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A unique love affair..., December 28, 1999

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Annette McClellan - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Charleston: A Guide to the Architecture, History and Gardens of Charleston (Paperback)

This is a must-have book if you have a love affair with the city of Charleston SC. I lived there for 4.5 years, and I still carry this book with me on trips there.

One of the best features about this book is its layout -- it divides the city into the various historic districts and/or sections, and gives you ten walking tours to take. If you'd like a shorter tour, I suggest the French Quarter or Mazyck-Wraggborough; for a good LONG walk, try the Harleston Village trek. It also gives you points where the city trolleys can pick up passengers.

If you're planning to visit Charleston, then get this book! It will make your stay even more enjoyable!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful City, Wonderful Guide, February 5, 2005

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Anthony M. Tung - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Complete Charleston: A Guide to the Architecture, History, Gardens & Food of Charleston and the Low Country (Paperback)

In 1996, while working on a study entitled "Preserving the World's Great Cities: The Destruction and Renewal of the Historic Metropolis," Peg and Truman Moore asked my advice about architectural guidebooks. So I pulled out my favorites from around the world. One year later, "Complete Charleston" was in print: handsomely photographed, thoroughly researched, smartly written, easy to use. Essential.

Now in its third edition, as I lecture across North America, I often refer the Moore's guidebook to local preservation groups in other places. The history of cities is not always apparent-requiring a voice that brings the past to life. "Complete Charleston" accomplishes that task for this singular historic town. And, while fitting comfortably into a jacket pocket, the guide is nonetheless remarkably thorough: identifying every handsome landmark and lovely garden. In this regard, its survey of important African-American monuments is noteworthy. More than any other place I know, Charleston chronicles in its cityscape the story of Black-Americans up and out of slavery. "Complete Charleston" allows a moving tour of that history.

In all, this guidebook makes for a wonderful voyage through a vibrant place, a trip that must be taken by foot because there's so much to see.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Architecture and Foodies dream guidebook, March 23, 2005

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Anne Fairfax (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Charleston: A Guide to the Architecture, History, Gardens & Food of Charleston and the Low Country (Paperback)

I just came back from an architectural conference in Charleston and over half of the attendees had this guide in their back pocket. This is really the only quidebook one needs for a visit to Charleston - and even for newcomers as it is full of history and gets you up to speed on the local issues. Written by passionate preservationists and serious epicures, this book gets to the heart of the matter quickly and puts you right into the Charleston scene with short walking tours and easy to read maps. This is the third and updated edition and is right up to date with easy to locate restaurant and hotel information. I take it with me every time I'm in town.