The early nineteenth century in New Bedford was a time of unimaginable wealth; intellectual ferment and artistic treasures. Prosperous whaling magnates like members of the Rotch; Morgan and Howland families commissioned the nation�s finest architects to design and construct their majestic mansions. The city�s architectural and cultural expansion brought great writers and artists like Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson into the homes of County Street�s elite. Yet behind the elegant fa�ade of grand parties and notable house guests were the secrets and scandals of New Bedford�s upper crust. Join author Peggi Medeiros as she chronicles the history of each mansion and the stories once hidden behind closed doors.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. This is a Great Book!By SzizmoI fell in love with this book when I read the very first page of it. I skipped to the Musical Romanticism section because thats where I am in my teaching of a classical music appreciation class in several senior residences. I love the way the author writes. and I use this book for most of my "Talking Points" each month. I have probably two dozen other books on music. but this has quickly become my very favorite of all of them. I also bought one of his other books. Who Needs Classical Music? and I like it very much. too. I read some of the negative views of this latter book. but Im standing on the side of the author completely. Ill be looking for more of his books. as well as some of the other Oneworld Beginners Guides.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Working well for a summer course textBy Susan Louise HarveyI chose this book as a text for a 10 week summer college course in Music and Western Culture. and it appears to be working very well. The emphasis is on how music is viewed and what kind of cultural work music does in each of the historical periods.
