Description: The History of The Greenbrier: America's Resort. By Robert S. Conte. 1998. 222 pages. This is a near fine copy of this fascinating history of the The Greenbrier resort! As stated in the introduction, this book is "a colorful and comprehensive chronicle of the resort's grown and development over the years. More than that, it is an intriguing study in the history of fashionable society." The Greenbrier is a luxury resort located in the Allegheny Mountains near White Sulphur Springs in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, in the United States. Since 1778, visitors have traveled to this part of the state to "take the waters" of the area. The current Greenbrier was built in 1913 by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway and was owned for much of its history by that company and its successors. The Greenbrier is also the site of a massive underground bunker that was meant to serve as an emergency shelter for the United States Congress during the Cold War. The bunker was code named "Project Greek Island". This is a great copy of this very interesting history/travel book! From the front flap of The History of The Greenbrier: America's Resort: “Here the changing rituals of American social life are on lavish display: Southern aristocrats gathering about the Springhouse back before the Civil War engaged in politics, romance and 'taking the waters'; beautiful and witty belles dancing at elaborate cotillions on summer evenings in the ballroom of the Old White Hotel; prominent high-society figures strolling into The Greenbrier's chandeliered dining rooms after stepping off their private railroad cars; presidents and professional golfers working on their best games against the legendary Sam Snead. Today, The Greenbrier is widely regarded as one of the finest resorts in the world. It is also one of the most historic places in America, designated a National Historic Landmark in 1990. The book traces the story of The Greenbrier from its origin as a frontier 'watering place' over two hundred years ago to its present status as a world-class resort." Please reach out for any additional information.
Price: 20 USD
Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
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Book Title: The History Of The Greenbrier Resort
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Pictorial Histories Publishing Companies
Original Language: English
Item Length: 11.25 in.
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Vintage: Yes
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Publication Year: 1998
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Era: 1990s
Author: Robert S. Conte
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Features: Dust Jacket
Genre: History, Travel
Topic: Books
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Width: 9 in.
Number of Pages: 222
