A Season of Splendor: The Court of Mrs. Astor in Gilded Age New York Format:Hardcover originated with the first edition

originated with the first edition of this work in 1991

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improving attitude

and to manage a stable efficiently

including land conservation

A Season of Splendor: The Court of Mrs. Astor in Gilded Age New York Format:Hardcover originated with the first editionJourney through the splendor and the excesses of the Gilded Age "Every aspect of life in the Gilded Age took on deeper, transcendent meaning intended to prove the greatness of America: residences beautified their surroundings; works of art uplifted and were shared with the public; clothing exhibited evidence of breeding; jewelry testified to cultured taste and wealth; dinners demonstrated sophisticated palates; and balls rivaled those of European