Chatsworth: The House
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (962 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0711216754 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
With the warmth and wit you expect from one of the Mitford sisters, it transcends any run-of-the-mill guidebook BBC Homes & Antiques an intellectual and visual treat Period Living As a souvenir of a visit to Chatsworth this beautiful book is flawless; as an insight into the life of a great stately home it is indispensable Beautiful Britain . Enjoy the Duchess of Devonshire's highly personal account of what it's like to live at Chatsworth
. Simon Upton is a photographer specialising in interiors and portrait photography. The Duke and Duchess lived at Chatsworth from 1950 on and lovingly restored the house and gardens. He has contributed to many books and his work appears in Vogue, Tatler, World of Interiors, Harpers and Queen, House and Garden and other publications. Deborah, Dowager Duchess of Devons
In this tour of the house, Deborah the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire takes the reader into the private as well as the public rooms, and goes behind the scenes to explain the management of the household and the work of the staff needed to keep it going.. Chatsworth is one of England's ten most visited great houses
HIGHEST STANDARDS ACROSS THE CENTURIES Debo, the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire, deeply belongs to the aristocracy of England. She knows the great houses of the family she married into, the Cavendish Family, and has studied their collections, architecture, and gardens across seventy years. Her obligations included raising children, horses, maintaining several grand houses, and tending to her alcoholic husband. She allows us to see her life from within and she is an excellent writer. Her husband inherited his property with 80% inheritance tax. The family arranged to g. Really Fascinating! I plan on visiting Chatsworth on my next trip to England which is why I made this purchase. Being a fan of English country houses and the lives lived within, I couldn't wait to read this book. It is fabulous - not only are there plenty of great photos, but you really get the inside information about the history of the house, what it's like to live there, the history behind the decor, and how it is run now. The photos are fabulous and the Duchess of Devonshire's style of writing makes it an interesting and great read. I'd sugges. A Fine and Valuable Book The book arrived in nearly-new condition. Both the photography and writing are excellent it is easily one of the most beautiful and satisfying in my library. The book is made even more valuable by the author's command of the language and her close relationship to the building and its incredible collection of artwork. Part of my puchase represents my small tribute to a woman who spent years restoring Chatsworth and creating a solid financial foundation for this national treasure.