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Lost Plantations of the South Hardcover – Illustrated, August 11, 2009

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The great majority of the South's plantation homes have been destroyed over time, and many have long been forgotten. In Lost Plantations of the South, Marc R. Matrana weaves together photographs, diaries and letters, architectural renderings, and other rare documents to tell the story of sixty of these vanquished estates and the people who once called them home.

From plantations that were destroyed by natural disaster such as Alabama's Forks of Cypress, to those that were intentionally demolished such as Seven Oaks in Louisiana and Mount Brilliant in Kentucky, Matrana resurrects these lost mansions. Including plantations throughout the South as well as border states, Matrana carefully tracks the histories of each from the earliest days of construction to the often-contentious struggles to preserve these irreplaceable historic treasures. Lost Plantations of the South explores the root causes of demise and provides understanding and insight on how lessons learned in these sad losses can help prevent future preservation crises. Capturing the voices of masters and mistresses alongside those of slaves, and featuring more than one hundred elegant archival illustrations, this book explores the powerful and complex histories of these cardinal homes across the South.

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    University Press of Mississippi
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    August 11, 2009
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    8.34 x 0.96 x 10.23 inches
  6. ISBN-10
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An illustrated history of the grand southern plantation homes lost to war, disaster, neglect, and progress

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An illustrated history of the grand southern plantation homes lost to war, disaster, neglect, and progress

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1578069424
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ University Press of Mississippi; Illustrated edition (August 11, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781578069422
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1578069422
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.74 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.34 x 0.96 x 10.23 inches
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Physician, author, historian, and more... Dr. Marc Matrana divides his time between a busy medical career and researching and writing about the history and architecture of the South.

He began writing his first book, "Lost Plantation: The Rise and Fall of Seven Oaks" while an undergraduate at Tulane and finished it during medical school. He started his second book, "Lost Plantations of the South" shortly thereafter, finishing it during his residency.

On an average day, you might find Dr. Matrana digging through the stacks of a local historical collection or running through the halls of the hospital in his billowing white coat, surfing the net in search of an illusive historical document or busy teaching medical students and residents on the wards. In all of these varied tasks, he finds continuity, meaning, and enjoyment.

Dr. Matrana holds memberships in dozens of academic, community, and professional organizations. He serves on several hospital committees and is active in many local medical and historical organizations. He has raised millions of dollars for cancer research, a cause he is very passionate about.

He lives in the New Orleans area with his wife Heather, a medical researcher, and their son.

Visit Marc on web at: www.MarcMatrana.com

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Theresa Dickison
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for antebellum architecture buffs
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2015
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I'm an architecture buff and also spent a lot of time in Georgia when I was stationed in the Army. I fell in love with antebellum plantations at that time and am also a Civil War and Revolutionary history buff. The great thing about this book is that it combines both the architectural elements with the history of the specific house.

The pictures and diagrams are black and white but it makes little difference in terms of enjoyment. I assume that all the photographs of the houses were originally in black and white to begin with anyway. The descriptions of the homes and plantations are incredibly detailed. The research that was done is extensive and must have taken a very long time on the part of the author. I especially enjoyed the many original house blueprints that are reproduced. I can't imagine where the author found those.

The only drawback is that this book will make you sad that many of these houses couldn't be saved. From the descriptions and surviving pictures, these houses were incredible and their like will probably never be built again.
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Deborah R. Bonner
5.0 out of 5 stars Lost Plantations
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
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Love reading history.
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Jon L Albee
5.0 out of 5 stars Why historic preservation is important
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2010
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Prepare to be shocked, because this book purposefully blends delight and pain. The book and the lost houses it records are hauntingly beautiful. Reading the stories of these great estates that are no more is like reading the biography of a lost family member: The effect of the presentation is both blissful and profoundly saddening.

I usually avoid books like this because they upset me. I hate being shown what we could have had, with more care, more insight, more money, more intelligence. Ossian Hall, in Virginia, was intentionally torched as an exercise for the Fairfax County fire department. Seven Oaks, in Louisiana, was one of the grandest plantations on the River Road, which was purposefully bulldozed in 1977 to accommodate a railroad right-of-way. This book upsets me, but that's what it's intended to do.

The quality of the work--the photography, graphics, writing, and binding--is top shelf. This is no haphazardly assembled set of archives: It's a beautifully rendered contemplation on the history and fate of stolen art.

The book is intended for any interested reader, but its style is not casual. Neither a photo essay nor a "coffee table" book, the author gives the work intentional academic gravity that could put off a casual reader, but will make architectural historians rejoice.
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Lewis F. Clark Jr.
4.0 out of 5 stars It is vital to preserve the legacy of notable properties.
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2022
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Wonderful treatise, which could have used more photographic material.
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Kerry H
5.0 out of 5 stars great reference book
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2021
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lots of great information on the different houses. Some floor plans. Photos included. great coffee table book as well as reference. Very thorough. Highly recommend
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William R. Erwin
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fortunate Record of Lost Antebellum Houses in Various Southern States
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2021
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A detailed account often with photographs of historic architecture. They include one of a noted Choctaw chief in Mississippi. The Choctaw had a singular history in Alabama and Mississippi. It is a relief to be able to learn about these places and their inhabitants from an age of singular highly varied architecture.
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MCog Prime
5.0 out of 5 stars Frontline window into American History
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2022
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I bought this book to understand more about Plantation Architecture. I walked away with a deep appreciation for the underside of American History, the reality which escapes the macro-history of The United States. This book serves all no matter what your perspective on the evolution of North America is or what political persuasion you hail from. There is something deep and important here for everyone, if you have the patience to read and think.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Nice Book
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2010
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As a fan of historical architecture I love reading about old houses. This was a very good book, with lots a facts about different plantations. My only complaint would have been a little less facts, and a little more human interest(about the people who lived there) and maybe more pictures of the homes. Every old home has a story, it just has to be told. :)
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Fran
5.0 out of 5 stars Lost Plantations of the South
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 15, 2013
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A wonderful book - very well researched & so fascinating that one reads about all the plantations instead of only the ones of special interest. Very highly recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ein Kauf der sich lohnt
Reviewed in Germany on December 11, 2010
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Dieses Buch gibt einen tollen Überblick über die verlorenen Plantagenhäuser der Südstaaten. Es ist toll gemacht mit vielen Bildern und sogar Grundrissen und die Texte sind gut verständlich. Ich würde es soofort wieder kaufen!
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