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A Guide to Newport's Cliff Walk: Tales of Seaside Mansions & the Gilded Age Elite (History & Guide) Paperback – May 19, 2009

by Ed Morris (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars 135 ratings
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From the grand majesty of the Breakers to the beautiful proportions of Rosecliff, these houses are enduring reminders of the architectural flowering of the Gilded Age.


Where the salty air mingles with the far-off laughter of women in ball gowns, the houses of the Newport Cliff Walk preside in grandeur over the crashing waves below. Walking along the paved trail, it's easy to imagine the faintest hint of a waltz coming from the windows of Beechwood, or to envision the Duchess of Windsor's carriage arriving for a visit at Fairholme. Ed Morris takes you on a tour of twenty-four historic mansions and landmarks, entertaining along the way with tales of splendor and style, social maneuvering and matchmaking.

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    160 pages
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    The History Press
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    May 19, 2009
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  6. ISBN-10
    1596294388
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1596294387
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Ed Morris is a veteran reporter for two Connecticut newspapers and was a correspondent for the United Press International's Berlin Bureau just before the construction of the Berlin Wall by Communist East Germany. In developing this book as a basis for the Newport Historical Society's guided tours of the Cliff Walk, he has made extensive use of the society's research facilities, printed reports and many other sources, but the responsibility for the material contained herein is his own. A graduate of Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, he has also served as a tour guide in a number of the Preservation Society of Newport County's mansions for several years.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The History Press (May 19, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1596294388
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1596294387
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.31 x 7 inches
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    4.4 out of 5 stars 135 ratings

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Ed Morris is a veteran reporter for two Connecticut newspapers and was a correspondent for the United Press International's Berlin Bureau just before the construction of the Berlin Wall by Communist East Germany. A graduate of Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, he has also served as a tour guide for several Newport historical organizations for many years.

As a step-on bus guide for cruise ship visitors to Newport he developed this coachman's script twelve years ago. After showing it to Pieter Roos, then education director of the Newport Historical Society, he was hired to research Newport's Cliff Walk and give tours to Newport tourists for six years. That tour , published as A Guide to Newport's Cliff Walk, has sold over seven thousand copies.

This companion volume is enlivened with more stories about those rogues and heroes of Newport's Gilded Age. Morris has made extensive use of the Newport Historical Society's research facilities, printed reports and many other sources, but the responsibility for the material contained herein is his own.

Here is a Reader's Preview of Author's Companion Books:

"Rogues & Heroes of Newport's Gilded Age" provides insights into the early Colonial world of Newport, R.I., and then into its development into the summer resort for wealthy New York millionaires of the Industrial Revolution, where they played tennis, golf and polo, and sailed their fabulous yachts!

Author Ed Morris wrote this new book as a companion piece to his "A Guide To Newport's Cliff Walk," which has 48 color photos and five areal maps, and has sold more than 7,000 copies. The new "Rogues & Heroes" book with its 57 photos is also a coachman's guide to other summer palaces not on Cliff Walk--as well as insights into the operational practices of such architects as Richard Hunt, Charles McKim and Stanford White and wealthy clients like Mrs Astor.

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Customers find the guide to be a good reference with detailed information about the mansions' history. The book receives positive feedback for its beauty, with one customer describing it as a marvelous three-mile stretch of gorgeous acreage. They appreciate its readability, with one noting it's very digestible.

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Customers find the book provides good information and serves as a useful reference guide, with one customer noting it details the history of the mansions and another mentioning it includes interesting tidbits about the area.

"...The book details the history of these mansions, as well as Newport itself, and also cautions the reader to truly beware on "the Walk" as a wrong..." Read more

"...and pictures of the homes along the way but a little history regarding the owners of the homes and informative and humorous stories associated with..." Read more

"A good reference guide to the many large cottages in Newport. I did not find the subject especially interesting, certainly not a page turner." Read more

"This guide is a very digestible book with interesting tidbits about the area as it walks you through it...." Read more

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Customers find the guide to be worth the money, with one mentioning it's a great book for walkers and another noting it really helped their trip.

"Interesting read History of Newport and interesting places to visit mentioned" Read more

"...but after reading it give you a feel for that time period and worth visiting." Read more

"As a lover of Newport, RI this was a great guide to Cliff Walk which I have had been fortunate to walk!" Read more

"...This book made me want to be there, walking the path and seeing these magnificent vacation homes. ." Read more

4 customers mention "Beauty"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book beautiful, with one mentioning the stunning ocean views and another describing the marvelous three miles of gorgeous acreage along the Cliff Walk.

"...The book is an enchanting blend of pictures and narrative, written companionably to present a sublime image of one of Newport's greatest assets...." Read more

"...The views of the ocean are beautiful and many of the homes are viewable from the path...." Read more

"...made me want to be there, walking the path and seeing these magnificent vacation homes. ." Read more

"Beautiful little book..." Read more

3 customers mention "Readability"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable, with one describing it as very digestible.

"This guide is a very digestible book with interesting tidbits about the area as it walks you through it...." Read more

"i was fooled thinking it was a good read. its more of a guide" Read more

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  • L'escribe
    5.0 out of 5 stars A true gem of one of Newport's greatest "hikes"!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2010
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    I visited Newport and walked the Cliff Walk, or should I have said, hiked? It is a marvelous three miles of gorgeous acreage of the "backyards" of the summer "cottages" built more than a hundred years ago, impossible to duplicate today. The other side of the walk consists of the Atlantic Ocean, with no guard rails, it's just you and the sea. The book details the history of these mansions, as well as Newport itself, and also cautions the reader to truly beware on "the Walk" as a wrong twist of the foot could tumble you into the ocean.
    The book is an enchanting blend of pictures and narrative, written companionably to present a sublime image of one of Newport's greatest assets. It is marked to let the reader know where he is each step of the way. One word of warning, leave the book back at the motel, or read it before venturing out on Cliff Walk. One needs total concentration out there.
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  • Taylor Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Guide to Newport
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2024
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    Interesting read History of Newport and interesting places to visit mentioned
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  • dahliarose56
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
    Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2012
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    I purchased this guide book prior to a trip to Newport. I had heard of the Cliff Walk but didn't know much about it. The last time we visited Newport we toured the mansions but we didn't have time to take the walk and this trip I intended to give the Cliff Walk priority. I googled for information on Newport, RI and reference was made to the Cliff Walk and this guide. I was very happy with my purchase. The author not only gave descriptions and pictures of the homes along the way but a little history regarding the owners of the homes and informative and humorous stories associated with them. He divided the 3.7 mile walk into map segments with information on what you would see in each section. I think a trip to Newport, RI would not be complete without visiting at least some of the mansions and taking this walk along the cliffs behind the famous homes. The views of the ocean are beautiful and many of the homes are viewable from the path. I would advise, however, that if you go on a sunny day that you take sunblock and a hat!
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  • Sylvester
    3.0 out of 5 stars A Reference Book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2014
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    A good reference guide to the many large cottages in Newport. I did not find the subject especially interesting, certainly not a page turner.
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  • SM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Guidebook
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2023
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    Would like to redo my review on this book. At first l was disappointed because l thought it would be a picture book with all beautiful interior pictures, but after reading it give you a feel for that time period and worth visiting.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful little book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023
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    As a lover of Newport, RI this was a great guide to Cliff Walk which I have had been fortunate to walk!
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  • Ginny P
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quick guide to highlights of this wonderful area
    Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2019
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    This guide is a very digestible book with interesting tidbits about the area as it walks you through it. It was very helpful to us as we toured the Newport mansions.
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  • Dennis C. Mccloskey
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good travel companion
    Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2019
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    Good information, but wish the book was a little larger in size
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  • Tobias
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2021
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    Good book. Nice information. Would have loved some more pics.
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  • Maggie
    3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed BUT
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2017
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    Interesting enough but too much about the architect who built the mansions and NYC buildings and very little about the people who actually lived in them . I would have liked to read more stories on the lives of these people
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