Frances Taliaferro Thomas was an original member and chair of the Athens Historic Preservation Commission. Her articles on historic preservation have appeared in such publications as "Veranda," "Southern Accents," and "Athens Magazine." She lives with her husband, Emory Thomas, in Athens. Mary Levin Koch, an art historian, research consultant, and former resident of Athens, lives in Lexington, Massachusetts. She is a trustee of the DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park. She has published articles in several journals, including "Georgia Historical Quarterly," "Atlanta History," and "Georgia Museum of Art Bulletin."
A handsome guide to the history of Athens and Clarke County which
takes a delightful turn from what many have come to expect of local
pictorial histories. It is at once two valuable resources: a
smooth-flowing narrative description of a community's development,
and a pictorial documentation of that same community's physical
legacies.--Steve Gurr "Georgia Historical Quarterly"
Enjoyable as a coffee-table book, but more informative . . .
Insiders, outsiders, newcomers, and longstanding community members
will no doubt enjoy A Portrait of Historic Athens and Clarke
County.--Livia Wade "Athens Observer"
It is as encompassing a general history of Athens and Clarke County
as there is likely to be written for some time.--Tom Hudson "Athens
Magazine"
Like a Greek revival mansion, this well-written book stands as a
stately, lovely reminder of the value of landmarks to our quality
of life and collective identity.--Thomas A. Scott "Atlanta
History"
Substantially researched and abundantly illustrated with historic
photographs, prints, and drawings, this book is lively
reading.--Kenneth Severens "Journal of Southern History"
Well researched without being pedantic . . . Readable without
lapsing into the chummy chattiness of many local histories . . .
The care that has gone into the research, writing, and illustration
of the book elevates it considerably above most similar
volumes.--John Seawright "Flagpole"
This 'portrait' of a city and county is well-drawn. . . . The
writing itself is solid, entertaining, and clear: the prose style
is perfectly adapted to this straightforward history of a town that
grows into a city.--Georgia Journal
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