| Bob Vila has the eye of an architect, the hands of a craftsman, and the
easy-going manner of a friendly neighbor. Now Bob Vila, America's most famous and trusted
expert on historic homes, leads us on a private tour through the most remarkable
residences in the country. From Jefferson's unforgettable Monticello to Frank Lloyd Wright's inspired Fallingwater, explore 20 private homes that made history and even get a special look at rooms and grounds that are not open to the public. Go inside a resplendent plantation in Natchez, Mississippi, a Shaker "dwelling house" in Massachusetts, a Spanish colonial in Monterey, California, and the peculiar Ace of Clubs house in Texarkana, Texas. Along the way, Bob explains how these spectacular houses were built and tells the rich stories of the men and women who created them. Join Bob Vila on a fantastic cross-country journey to the most beautiful, distinguished and exotic homes from America's past! |