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  Frommer's Portable Charleston

  Book (Frommers)
  

  Rating (11 reviews):

  (4.1/5)

  

  I was able to make the most of my time

  I found everything I was looking for and more in this small, easy-to carry guide. Not only did I find exact prices for hotels and restaurants, I also learned about low country cooking, the architecture in Charleston, and a brief history. All of this was in this little guide that I could fit in my purse! 5/5 James Hughes (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews, August 20, 2003

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  You need this for a first trip to Charleston.

  I just returned from Charleston and used this book. It was a joy to use. Best little travel guide I've seen. It covers the major information for planning a trip and then it becomes a highly portable reference book while there. Highly recommend this book and "The Best Little Map Of Charleston". You need little else 5/5 kallison "Mutti" (Gainesville, GA, USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Frommer's Portable Charleston (Paperback) This small book fits easily into your purse so you can carry it around with you. Better information can be obtained for free from SC tourism web sites. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 13, 2005

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  Good to carry around with you

  This small book fits easily into your purse so you can carry it around with you. Better information can be obtained for free from SC tourism web sites. 3/5 0, May 12, 2007

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  List Price: $12.99
  

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  A Walking Tour of Charleston - The Battery, South Carolina (Look Up, America!)

  eBooks (Cruden Bay Books)
  

  Rating (2 reviews):

  (3.5/5)

  

  A Walking Tour of Charleston - The Battery, South Carolina (Look Up, America!) (Purchased on February 20, 2012)

  Loved this book. Bought it to accompany a recent trip to Charleston. Lots of interesting information. Very well written and easy to understand. 5/5 starle - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: A Walking Tour of Charleston - The Battery, South Carolina (Look Up, America!) (Kindle Edition) Loved this book. Bought it to accompany a recent trip to Charleston. Lots of interesting information. Very well written and easy to understand. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 16, 2012

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  Look Up Charleston

  There wasn't enough detail to be useful. It read like it was copied from a chamber of commerce guide. A waste of money 2/5 p. day - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: A Walking Tour of Charleston - The Battery, South Carolina (Look Up, America!) (Kindle Edition) There wasn't enough detail to be useful. It read like it was copied from a chamber of commerce guide. A waste of money Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 5, 2012

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  List Price: $0.99
  

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  Very Charleston: A Celebration of History, Culture, and Lowcountry Charm

  Book (Algonquin Books)
  

  Rating (23 reviews):

  (4.9/5)

  

  Charleston Lite

  Charleston is one of the most charming cities in the US, and it is fitting that Diana Hollingsworth Gessler has written a delightfully charming book about the Holy City. "Very Charleston" is a small book, but big on snippets of Charleston. It is also wonderfully illustrated by Gessler with watercolors. This 159 page book is packed with a myriad of entertaining tidbits. It includes historical facts, famous festivals, Charleston vocabulary, places of interest, interesting characters (past and present), famous restaurants, some traditional recipes and LOTS of trivia. It also touches on such diverse topics as The Civil War, The Citadel, Slavery, making indigo, architectural details and places to shop.Very Charleston is the perfect book for a new visitor to Charleston. There are a few minor inaccuracies (for example, there are more than 3 zones for carriage tours). But these do not detract from the book. However, a visitor seeking a more in-depth look at the Holy City... 4/5 Cynthia K. Robertson (beverly, new jersey USA) - See all my reviews, January 28, 2004

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  WONDERFUL BOOK!!!!

  My mother-in-law gave us this book before our move to Charleston, SC. My own family came to visit and while driving around downtown with the book it felt like a tour of our very own. The next day we did in fact go on a real Charleston tour and they restated many of the interesting facts of Charleston found within the book! The book is not only a wealth of information, but also a beautifully illustrated book!!! I LOVE THIS BOOK!!! :) I recommend it to anyone looking to learn more about Charleston! 5/5 MOM2HKH "MOM2HKH" (Hershey, PA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Very Charleston: A Celebration of History, Culture, and Lowcountry Charm (Hardcover) My mother-in-law gave us this book before our move to Charleston, SC. My own family came to visit and while driving around downtown with the book it felt like a tour of our very own. The next day we did in fact go on a real Charleston tour and they restated many of the interesting facts of Charleston found within the book! The book is not only a wealth of information, but also a beautifully illustrated book!!! I LOVE THIS BOOK!!! :) I recommend it to anyone looking to learn more about Charleston! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 8, 2005

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  Very Charleston

  Very interesting little book with great illustrations. Gives insight to many of the things we South Carolians have always heard about Charleston like the derivation of Charleston Green paint, why the pineapple is a welcome sign, etc., etc. 5/5 Roy Mclain - See all my reviews, August 8, 2005

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  List Price: $15.95
  

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  Charleston: A Historic Walking Tour (Images of America)

  Book (Arcadia Publishing)
  

  Rating (2 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  Charleston: A Historic Waking Tour

  Excellent book for anyone interested in history and historical homes and buildings in Charleston, SC. Great for just reading or using as a guide for touring the most beautiful, historic city in our country. 5/5 Baynarda P. Marvin "Swamp Girl" (Winston-Salem, NC USA) - See all my reviews, October 7, 2009

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  Kath, 'read-aholic'

  totally correct and professional. With this book's help I knew what I wanted to visit and its' history. 5/5 Katherine Chase "bookhog" - See all my reviews, March 27, 2008

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  List Price: $21.99
  

  ISBN13: 9780738517797

  Condition: New

  Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!

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  Charleston: Yesterday & Today

  Book (Publications International, Ltd.)
  

  Rating (1 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  Save the Walk-Read the Book

  After a recent trip to Charleston I was looking fora good memory book-this is it! This is a beautiful example of what the city is all about, without the heat of July. I believe it covered most all the things we visited plus a few I wish I had not missed. All this book lacks is tasteavision, and it doesn't require the search for parking or fighting the crouds of people. Altogather, time and money well spent. 5/5 Janice L. Cloud "jcloud" (Biloxi, Ms USA) - See all my reviews, October 16, 2010

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  List Price: $24.95
  

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  King Street,Wonderland,Kerrison's, Charleston,SC, c1912

  Home (HistoricalFindings)
  

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  Hidden History of Old Charleston (SC) (Hidden Histories)

  Book (The History Press)
  

  Rating (2 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  More wonderful history about Charleston!

  Charleston's history is deep and this book is the newest contribution to that history. From family archives there come very interesting stories about various families in Charleston.I highly recommend it if you a lover of history. Good source material and well researched and compiled.I will admit however a bit of bias as I am a descendent of several of the families written about in the book. These were stories I was raised on and it is wonderful to finally see them in print!. 5/5 Caelidh "Caelidh" (Cincinnati, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Hidden History of Old Charleston (SC) (Hidden Histories) (Paperback) Charleston's history is deep and this book is the newest contribution to that history. From family archives there come very interesting stories about various families in Charleston.I highly recommend it if you a lover of history. Good source material and well researched and compiled.I will admit however a bit of bias as I am a descendent of several of the families written about in the book. These were stories I was raised on and it is wonderful to finally see them in print!. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 13, 2010

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  Hidden History of Charleston -

  Very interesting. Good read. Lots of details on old Charleston. That city is one-of-a-kind! 5/5 Annie - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Hidden History of Old Charleston (SC) (Hidden Histories) (Paperback) Hidden History of Old Charleston (SC) (Hidden Histories)Very interesting. Good read. Lots of details on old Charleston. That city is one-of-a-kind! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 14, 2010

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  List Price: $19.99
  

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  Frommer's Portable Charleston

  eBooks (Frommers)
  

  Rating (11 reviews):

  (4.1/5)

  

  I was able to make the most of my time

  I found everything I was looking for and more in this small, easy-to carry guide. Not only did I find exact prices for hotels and restaurants, I also learned about low country cooking, the architecture in Charleston, and a brief history. All of this was in this little guide that I could fit in my purse! 5/5 James Hughes (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews, August 20, 2003

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  You need this for a first trip to Charleston.

  I just returned from Charleston and used this book. It was a joy to use. Best little travel guide I've seen. It covers the major information for planning a trip and then it becomes a highly portable reference book while there. Highly recommend this book and "The Best Little Map Of Charleston". You need little else 5/5 kallison "Mutti" (Gainesville, GA, USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Frommer's Portable Charleston (Paperback) This small book fits easily into your purse so you can carry it around with you. Better information can be obtained for free from SC tourism web sites. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 13, 2005

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  Good to carry around with you

  This small book fits easily into your purse so you can carry it around with you. Better information can be obtained for free from SC tourism web sites. 3/5 0, May 12, 2007

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  List Price: $12.99
  

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  Charleston Then and Now (Then & Now Thunder Bay)

  Book (Thunder Bay Press)
  

  Rating (1 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  Beautiful and educational portal to the past

  This coffee table-sized book does a fantastic job of covering some key monuments and attractions in and around Charleston. Photos of historic buildings and locations taken during the mid - late 19th century and early 20th century are juxtaposed with recent photos of the same locations, often from the same perspective to give a true sense of the change. Brief but informative paragraph-length captions describe the content and significance of the photographs. The only drawback is the photos aren't dated, so the true content and age relevance is not completely conveyed. Nonetheless, the stroll through time is thoroughly enjoyable and definitely something to be shared with others. 5/5 Ryan H (Georgia) - See all my reviews This review is from: Charleston Then and Now (Then & Now Thunder Bay) (Hardcover) This coffee table-sized book does a fantastic job of covering some key monuments and attractions in and around Charleston. Photos of historic buildings and locations taken during the mid - late 19th century and early 20th century are juxtaposed with recent photos of the same locations, often from the same perspective to give a true sense of the change. Brief but informative paragraph-length captions describe the content and significance of the photographs. The only drawback is the photos aren't dated, so the true content and age relevance is not completely conveyed. Nonetheless, the stroll through time is thoroughly enjoyable and definitely something to be shared with others. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 16, 2007

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  List Price: $19.95
  

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  Charleston, SC 1966

  Music (Capitol Nashville)
  

  Rating (61 reviews):

  (4.6/5)

  

  Darius' Radio Friendly Tour Across "Charleston, SC 1966"

  Prime Cuts: We All Fall Down, Come Back Song, She's BeautifulHootie who? Despite being the front man of Hootie and the Blowfish, Darius Rucker has made himself such a name in country music that has made his days with the Hootie a distant memory. Not since Charley Pride has another African American country artist made such a squall on the country music front. Three consecutive number ones from his debut disc "Learn to Live" and garnering the New Artist Award at CMA have certainly firmly established Rucker as one of the mainstays of the genre. Sophomore follow -up "Charleston, SC 1966" ought to continue to give Rucker the same red carpet treatment of more awards and number one hits. Like his solo debut, "Charleston, SC 1966" continues on the same radio ready path of pop country with that occasional touch of southern charm. And just like his predecessor, Rucker has a hand in co-penning all these cuts with some of Nashville finest scribes including Brad Paisley, Ashley Gorley,... 4/5 Timothy Yap "thy4568" (Sydney, NSW, Australia) - See all my reviews, October 12, 2010

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  Darius makes me like country music again.

  I love this new music from Darius Rucker. "Charleston SC, 1966" is a reference to Darius Rucker's birth place and birth year. My favorite track is the duet with Brad Paisley. "I Don't Care". This is a fun song is about living a carefree life drinking beer and looking at pretty women. My other track is "Come Back Song". This song is about trying to get back together with someone. I love his vocals on this song. The mandolin playing by Sam Bush is excellent on this song. "Might Get Lucky" is a song about trying to rekindle the romance in a relationship while hoping to get lucky. A lot of married people will relate to the lyrics of this song. "Southern State of Mind" and "In A Big Way" are two songs about what a huge influence growing up in the South has on his personality. I love these two tunes. "Whiskey And You" is the prettiest song about alcohol I have ever heard. I love the musical arrangements on the song "The Craziest... 5/5 Robert G Yokoyama (Mililani, Hawaii) - See all my reviews, October 12, 2010

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  Still a Southern boy

  Former Hootie & The Blowfish frontman Darius Rucker reinvented himself as a Country singer, after the dismal showing of his brilliant but overlooked Neo-Soul debut "Back To Then". It paid off as his sophomore CD "Learn To Love" went on to sell over a million in the US.His new CD "Charleston, SC 1966" pays homage to his hometown and year of birth, as well as his friend and biggest influence Radney Foster. It is, he says, a continuation of its predecessor but I think the songs are even catchier this time around. Opening is the upbeat Rock-tinged "This" with a chorus reminiscent of Hootie & The Blowfish's "Only Wanna Be With You". Other catchy upbeat songs are "Might Get Lucky", the jangly banjo/fiddle-driven "Love Will Do That", and the traditional sounding "I Don't Care" (featuring Brad Paisley).However, it's the albums ballads that are a revelation; "Come Back Song", "Whiskey & You" (with quivering guitars and a nice pedal steel guitar solo), "Southern State Of... 4/5 Nse Ette (Lagos, Nigeria) - See all my reviews, October 12, 2010

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