{"product_id":"very-charleston-a-celebration-of-history-culture-and-lowcountry-charm-9781565123397","title":"Very Charleston: A Celebration of History, Culture, and Lowcountry Charm","description":"Cobblestone streets leading to perfectly preserved historic homes. Intricate wrought-iron gates opening to lush, fragrant gardens. A skyline of steeples and a river harbor bustling with schooners and sailboats. Charleston is one of America's most charming cities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In vibrant watercolors and detailed sketches, artist Diana Gessler captures the beauty and riches that make Charleston so unique: White Point Gardens, the Spoleto Festival, Rainbow Row, Waterfront Park, Fort Moultrie, the beaches of Sullivan's Island, sumptuous Lowcountry cuisine, and handmade sweetgrass baskets. Full of fascinating details--on everything from the art of early entertaining, the city's inspired architectural and garden designs, and George Washington's Southern tour to famous Charlestonians and the flags of Sumter--Very Charleston celebrates the city, the Lowcountry, the people, and our history. Hand-lettered and full color throughout, Very Charleston includes maps, an index, and a handy appendix of sites. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With her cheerful illustrations and love for discovering little-known facts, Diana Gessler has created both an entertaining guide and an irresistible keepsake for visitors and Charlestonians alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGessler, Diana Hollingsworth:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Diana Hollingsworth Gessler is the author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eVery New Orleans\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVery Charleston\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eVery California\u003c\/i\u003e. Her watercolors and oil paintings are represented by Shaw Gallery in Naples and Bonita Springs, Florida. She and her husband live in Melbourne, Florida, when they're not traveling.","brand":"Algonquin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50614647062802,"sku":"9781565123397","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7ed9adf2-936a-4636-b3ed-603726a8070a.jpg?v=1732454912","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/very-charleston-a-celebration-of-history-culture-and-lowcountry-charm-9781565123397","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}