H Von Holst: 2 books

This 1882 volume in the American Statesmen series was the first scholarly biography of Calhoun, the "cast-iron man" of South Carolina, whose fiery oratory hastened the South toward secession. Holst's presentation of Calhoun is colored by his own profound antipathy for slavery—an institution Calhoun famously championed as "a positive good."

Over 400 photographs, floor plans, elevations, detailed drawings — exteriors and interiors — for over 100 structures of Prairie School period. Complemented by author's concise text. Important primary source.