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A Guide to Newport's Cliff Walk (RI): Tales of Seaside Mansions and the Gilded Age Elite
A Guide to Newport's Cliff Walk Tales of Seaside Mansions and the Gilded Age Elite - RI Author:Ed Morris Where the salty air mingles with the far-off laughter of women in ball gowns, the houses of Newport's Cliff Walk preside in grandeur over the crashing waves below. Walking along the gravel 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 arrivin... more »g 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.« less