Attorneys of Mississippi

Must See Mississippi: 50 Favorite Places

Description

Must See Mississippi: 50 Favorite Places is a tour through the Magnolia State's historic locales, ranging from the graceful swinging bridge at Tishomingo State Park to the Biloxi Lighthouse, a miraculous survivor of Hurricane Katrina. Each locale contributes a unique piece of the state's rich and multilayered story, told in Mary Carol Miller's text and more than one hundred full-color photographs by Mary Rose Carter.

The book traces the region's history across several centuries, from the sunken paths of the Natchez Trace, winding through quiet corners of Claiborne County, to the Greek Revival mansions and courthouses of the antebellum era. Author and photographer explore the remains of the long-lost Natchez tribe's Grand Village, as well as Gothic churches, imposing college chapels, and cabins of the Neshoba County Fair. Natural treasures also abound with trips to Point Leflore, the gardens of Monmouth and Walter Place, and the towering oaks of Greenwood's Grand Boulevard.

Selected by the author and photographer after more than a decade of roaming the highways and back roads of Mississippi, these fifty sites represent the best of a fascinating state.

Reviews

Rating: 3 / 5
Date: 2009-02-24
Summary: "Good overview"

The book itself is good - I think a few key locations are missing (Faulkner's house being one). My issue is with the shipping. I gave this as a gift to a family who is hosting me while I'm living in Italy. When it arrived it had been knocked around in a box during international shipping and the spine and bookcover were wrinkled... in one place the cover had a small tear. I've gotten many Amazon products that are wrapped in plastic and attached to another piece of cardboard so they don't move during shipping and I think this is even more important when bound for an overseas destination.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2008-02-11
Summary: "Must See Mississippi - 50 Favorite Places"

One of the most wonderful books highlighting places of interest in my home state of MS.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2007-11-01
Summary: "A "must have" book"

Miller and Carter have once again produced a magnificent melding of words and images. This is a classic work that transcends interest in a single state and a valuable addition to the library of anyone interested in Southern or architectural history. I don't live in Mississippi, but this book will be on my gift list for many friends across the country.