Natchez
J. Wesley Cooper
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Natchez
Published
1957
Publisher
Printed optakrome by E. Stern
Pages
159
Description
This is a coffee table style book (14" x 9") that features 35 full-page color photographs of the antebellum mansions in Natchez, Mississippi. Accompanying each photograph is a short history of each home beginning with the families who built them, the owners through the years since, ending with the status of the home's owners as of 1957. Any significant historical data connected to the homes concerning political figures, prominent businessmen, and military involvement in the Civil War is also included. A nice collection of antique black and white photographs of different city scenes in the 1890's are found in the back of the book. The author was born in Tifton, Georgia, lived in South Carolina, and "became instensely interested in the life and times of the Civil War period" from stories his Grandmother told him. When he visited Natchez for the first time, he met his wife whom he married in 1948, and made his permanent home in Natchez. The book was published in 1957 by Southern Historical Publications, Inc, and the Library of Congress Catalog Card number is 57-9055.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Natchez?
This edition of Natchez has approximately 159 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Natchez?
For most readers, Natchez typically takes between 3h 19m and 2h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 39,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 39m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 39,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Natchez?
The estimated word count for Natchez is approximately 39,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Natchez?
Natchez was written by J. Wesley Cooper.
When was Natchez published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1957. The original work may have been published on a different date.