Diana Hollingsworth Gessler's Books

Very Washington DC

A Celebration of the History and Culture of America's Capital City

By: Diana Hollingsworth Gessler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Very Washington DC

A Celebration of the History and Culture of America's Capital City

By: Diana Hollingsworth Gessler

A travel guide with character, this fact-filled keepsake offers all the history, beauty, charm, and culture of our nation's capital city. In eye-catching watercolors and detailed sketches, artist Diana Gessler captures the allure that makes Washington DC one of the most visited destinations in the country. In addition to the national landmarks, stirring memorials, and vibrant neighborhoods, there's the Cherry Blossom Festival, the Twilight Tattoo (a military pageant featuring the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and the U.S. Army Drill Team), colorful row houses, famous hotels and restaurants, and more museums than you'll be able to visit in just one trip. Gessler covers the city's most popular attractions but also heads off the beaten path to share hidden gems, like the quirky Albert Einstein Memorial and Eastern Market, where you can dine on bluebucks and browse for flea market finds. Also included are an index of sites and a useful appendix of addresses, Web sites, Metro stops, and phone numbers. Very Washington DC is a picture-perfect guidebook—a one-of-a-kind memento for tourists and a cherished reminder of the city's riches for those who have always lived in America's hometown.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

168

Publisher

Algonquin Books

Published Date

ISBN 10

161620298X

ISBN 13

9781616202989

Very California

Travels Through the Golden State

By: Diana Hollingsworth Gessler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Very California

Travels Through the Golden State

By: Diana Hollingsworth Gessler

A fisherman on the Santa Monica Pier. The vineyards of Napa Valley. Surfers in Malibu. An Indian village in Yosemite and the Golden Gate Bridge at sunset. Artist Diana Gessler captures the color and character of our third largest and most populous state. In lively watercolors, sketches, and stories, Gessler shares her adventures on the road, driving from north to south--Sonoma to San Diego and beyond. She and her husband, Paul (designated driver and food lover), stop when curiosity or hunger seizes them. With pen and brush, Gessler works on the spot, bringing to life the cities, towns, and countrysides as well as the details that make them special. A great horned owl. A local farm stand. A woman making tortillas on a sidewalk cart. A bunkhouse in the redwoods. Crab traps along the bay. Her intimate journal is filled with colorful people, beaches, flowers, architecture, animals, trails, memorable meals, and movie stars (at least the gates in front of their houses). Very California is organized by region, and each chapter opens with a map and driving route of the area. Peppered throughout are amusing tidbits about all the things that make California so very California. Diana Gessler has created a memento for tourists and an enchanting book for those who appreciate the pleasures of the West Coast.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

159

Publisher

Algonquin Books

Published Date

ISBN 10

1616202998

ISBN 13

9781616202996

Very Charleston

A Celebration of History, Culture, and Lowcountry Charm

By: Diana Hollingsworth Gessler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Very Charleston

A Celebration of History, Culture, and Lowcountry Charm

By: Diana Hollingsworth Gessler

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. 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. 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.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

168

Publisher

Algonquin Books

Published Date

ISBN 10

1616203013

ISBN 13

9781616203016

Very New Orleans

A Celebration of History, Culture, and Cajun Country Charm

By: Diana Hollingsworth Gessler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Very New Orleans

A Celebration of History, Culture, and Cajun Country Charm

By: Diana Hollingsworth Gessler

The exquisite antebellum mansions of the Garden District. Giant oaks stretching across boulevards and back in time to before the Civil War. The decadence of Bourbon Street. The vibrant sounds of jazz, blues, and Cajun music coming from every doorway or right from the street. Lacy iron balconies that wrap around the historic buildings of the French Quarter. A leisurely meal under a canopy of wisteria. In vibrant watercolors and detailed sketches, artist Diana Gessler captures the unique charm that makes New Orleans alluring: Mardi Gras, the Cabildo, Jackson Square, the Court of the Two Sisters, St. Louis Cemetery, the Jazz Festival, the River Road Plantations, the Cajun country, sumptuous Creole cuisine, and Audubon’s Aquarium of the Americas. In fascinating detail—on everything from the making of Mardi Gras, Napolean’s death mask, the city’s inspired architectural and garden designs, and favorite author hangouts to famous New Orleanians and Aunt Sally’s Creole pralines—Very New Orleans celebrates the city, the Cajun country, the people, and our history

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

169

Publisher

Algonquin Books

Published Date

ISBN 10

1616203005

ISBN 13

9781616203009

Very California

Travels Through the Golden State

By: Diana Hollingsworth Gessler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Very California

Travels Through the Golden State

By: Diana Hollingsworth Gessler

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

159

Publisher

Algonquin Books

Published Date

ISBN 10

1616202998

ISBN 13

9781616202996

Very Washington DC

A Celebration of the History and Culture of America's Capital City

By: Diana Hollingsworth Gessler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Very Washington DC

A Celebration of the History and Culture of America's Capital City

By: Diana Hollingsworth Gessler

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

168

Publisher

Algonquin Books

Published Date

ISBN 10

161620298X

ISBN 13

9781616202989

Very Charleston

A Celebration of History, Culture, and Lowcountry Charm

By: Diana Hollingsworth Gessler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Very Charleston

A Celebration of History, Culture, and Lowcountry Charm

By: Diana Hollingsworth Gessler

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

168

Publisher

Algonquin Books

Published Date

ISBN 10

1616203013

ISBN 13

9781616203016

Very New Orleans

A Celebration of History, Culture, and Cajun Country Charm

By: Diana Hollingsworth Gessler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Very New Orleans

A Celebration of History, Culture, and Cajun Country Charm

By: Diana Hollingsworth Gessler

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

169

Publisher

Algonquin Books

Published Date

ISBN 10

1616203005

ISBN 13

9781616203009

Book's by Diana Hollingsworth Gessler

Very Washington DC

Very Washington DC

Very California

Very California

Very Charleston

Very Charleston

Very New Orleans

Very New Orleans

Very California

Very California

Very Washington DC

Very Washington DC

Very Charleston

Very Charleston

Very New Orleans

Very New Orleans

Username

Password

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email