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Gardens in Mississippi
With a nickname like "The Magnolia State", one expects to find a lot of flowers in Mississippi. However, the state also boasts greenery in the form of vast forests of pine, and other trees like elm, hickory, oak and cottonwood. Featured Gardens:  Mynelle GardensThis city park is composed of 7 acres worth of different gardens, pools and bridges that is open to the public for a small fee. It was originally the private garden of Mynelle ... |
 Map of Mississippi Gardens to Visit
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 | My Mississippi by: Willie Morris A father and son's eloquent portrait and personal evocations of modern Mississippi An exerpt from the book: "Through the years two of the most singular extremes have been the desire, on the one hand, to dwell forever with all the myths and trimmings of a vanished culture which may never have truly existed in the first place, certainly not the way we wished it to, and the ... [reviews] |
 | Old Glory : A Voyage Down the Mississippi by: Jonathan Raban The author of Bad Land realizes a lifelong dream as he navigates the waters of the Mississippi River in a spartan sixteen-foot motorboat, producing yet another masterpiece of contemporary American travel writing. In the course of his voyage, Raban records the mercurial caprices of the river and the astonishingly varied lives of the people who live along its banks. Whether he is fishing ... [reviews] |
 | Mark Twain: Life on the Mississippi (Library of America Paperback Classics) by: Mark Twain “Mark Twain was the first truly American writer, and all of us since are his heirs.” --William Faulkner A brilliant amalgam of remembrance and reportage, by turns satiric, celebratory, nostalgic, and melancholy, Life on the Mississippi evokes the great river that Mark Twain knew as a boy and young man and the one he revisited as a mature and successful author. Written between ... [reviews] |
 | One Time, One Place: Mississippi in the Depression by: Eudora Welty Throughout her writing career Eudora Welty's camera was a close companion. She is among the very few authors who are acclaimed for their work in both literature and photography. The 100 duotone pictures in this volume are selections from the many she took during the Great Depression as she traveled in her home state of Mississippi while she was working for the WPA. [reviews] |
 | Mississippi Jack: Being an Account of the Further Waterborne Adventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman, Fine Lady, and Lily of the West (Bloody Jack Adventures) by: Louis A. Meyer The intrepid Jacky Faber, having once again eluded British authorities, heads west, hoping that no one will recognise her in the wilds of America. There she tricks the tall-tale hero Mike Fink out of his flatboat, equips it as a floating casino-showboat, and heads south to New Orleans, battling murderous bandits, British soldiers, and other scoundrels along the way. Will Jacky's carelessness and ... [reviews] |
 | A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region by: Adam Levine Finally, for every resident and visitor to the region, a comprehensive guide to the gardens of eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and northern Delaware. Magnificently illustrated with nearly 200 full color photographs, A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region provides essential information on how to locate and enjoy the finest gardens the area has to ... [reviews] |
 | Beautiful Gardens of Wine Country by: Jennifer Barry The rich soil of Northern California’s wine country produces more than just distinctive grapes and flavorful wines. The Mediterranean climate has also been put to good use to create stunning garden designs at wineries and visitor destinations throughout the region. In BEAUTIFUL GARDENS OF THE WINE COUNTRY, author Jennifer Barry and world-renowned travel photographer Robert Holmes present a ... [reviews] |
 | Hamptons Havens: The Best of Hamptons Cottages and Gardens (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens) by: Hamptons Cottages and Gardens Magazine A lavish look at the private homes of the storied Hamptons, with gorgeous photographs and engaging text that discusses the history, decor, and architecture from an insider's perspective.HAMPTONS HAVENS offers readers a glimpse behind the hedgerows of the Hamptons on Long Island, New York. The photographs are drawn from the archives of Hamptons Cottages and Gardens magazine and feature 24 homes ... [reviews] |
