The ladies of Hyde Hall

"Hyde Hall, a National Historic Landmark, stands as a unique social document and as a monument to the Clarke family who built and lived in it for over 130 years. Architect Philip Hooker's masterful design combines the refined English country house wtih the architectural tradition of early 19th-century America... With more than 300 photographs, this richly illustrated book offers a unique glimpse into the way of life shaped by six generations of Clarke family tradition"--from p. [4] of cover.