{"product_id":"the-mississippi-governors-mansion-memories-of-the-peoples-home-9781496826350","title":"The Mississippi Governor's Mansion: Memories of the People's Home","description":"Welcoming its first executive in 1842, the Mississippi Governor's Mansion is the second-oldest continuously occupied governor's residence in the United States. The Mansion is both a public building open for tours and the private residence of the governor and his family. In this unique book, readers are invited to explore the entirety of the building, from the attic to the garage and everything in between.\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e The Mississippi Governor's Mansion: Memories of the People's Home \u003c\/i\u003eis the first book of its kind dedicated to images and stories about the Governor's Mansion. The volume reveals Governor Phil Bryant's profound respect for the office he holds and his deep appreciation for the National Historic Landmark in which he resides. Through his personal, often touching reflections, Governor Bryant pays tribute to former governors, their families, and the many public servants who have dedicated their lives to taking care of this beautiful Greek Revival masterpiece. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e More than sixty elegant watercolor paintings by noted Mississippi artist Bill Wilson accompany the governor's stories. Wilson captures the beauty and majesty of the home, its furnishings, and the restored historic grounds. The volume also features a personal foreword by First Lady Deborah Bryant inviting readers into her home, an artist's statement by Wilson, and a brief historical essay written by Mansion curator Megan Bankston.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University Press of Mississippi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/23\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781496826350\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.20h x 10.30w x 0.70d","brand":"Phil Bryant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43448981586101,"sku":"9781496826350","price":29.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_240fc89b-2040-4e66-82c8-971314c78d3b.jpg?v=1704215537","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-mississippi-governors-mansion-memories-of-the-peoples-home-9781496826350","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}