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

by Margaret Moore (Author) "Charleston began here on the waterfront..." (more)
Key Phrases: bracketed cornice, rusticated base, dinner nightly, Meeting Street, East Bay, Harleston Village (more...)

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Rachel Ray flashes "Complete Charleston." "I've got this cool little guidebook--it has these self-guided walking tours!" -- Rachel Ray, FoodTVnetwork, November 14,3003

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"Complete Charleston" is the third edition of the only guide that takes you on eleven tours of the sights and secret byways of Charleston's famous historic district--from the celebrated Battery to the planter mansions of secluded neighborhoods that many visitors miss.

The great pleasure of visiting Charleston is walking through the quiet historic neighborhoods of the 18th and 19th century and feeling connected to the past. There are more houses from the 1700's on Tradd Street alone than in any other city in America. But Charleston has changed in the last few years as the city moves north, with the growing importance of Marion Square. "Complete Charleston" chronicles the old Charleston and guides you into the new. Charleston has also become an important culinary center. The book includes an expanded restaurant guide and side trips to Savannah, Beaufort, Georgetown and nearby plantations.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: TM Photography, Inc.; 3rd edition (February 1, 2005)
• ISBN-10: 0966014421
• ISBN-13: 978-0966014426
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #874,335 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Annette McClellan (Liberty, SC USA) - 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!

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

By	Anthony M. Tung - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Anne Fairfax (New York) - See all my reviews

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.