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New Book by Liz Chater: ''Marble Hall Hong Kong - A Pictorial Review'' Published
hetq
11:25, May 19, 2012
Liz Chater, a family history researcher, announces that the first book
in a series of biographical `lifestyle accounts' that highlight the
remarkable life of Sir Catchick Paul Chater, an Indian Armenian
businessman, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries has now
been published.
This particular book ''Marble Hall Hong Kong - A Pictorial Review''
also includes other residences associated with Sir Paul including his
town house in Caine Road Hong Kong, Chater's Bungalow in Kowloon and a
feature on Buxey Lodge the home of Sir H.N. Mody who was a business
partner and life long friend of Sir Paul in Hong Kong.
Sir Paul's principal home in Hong Kong was Marble Hall and he worked
closely with the architects Leigh & Orange at every stage of the
development. The book highlights the wonderful architecture and design
features of Marble Hall as well as that of his other homes. It also
offers a glimpse at some of the rare pieces of the Chater Collection
placed by Sir Paul around his home.
Other books planned for publication in this biographical series will
highlight his Masonic and philanthropic work, his pastimes and
hobbies, his businesses and his personal life.
''Marble Hall Hong Kong - A Pictorial Review'' is offered in two sizes
as well as soft cover and hardback. In addition, it is available as an
iBook for anyone with an iPhone, iPad or iTouch.
Written and published by Liz Chater through a self-publishing
print-on-demand online website, click on this link to go directly to
her personal online book store.
hetq
11:25, May 19, 2012
Liz Chater, a family history researcher, announces that the first book
in a series of biographical `lifestyle accounts' that highlight the
remarkable life of Sir Catchick Paul Chater, an Indian Armenian
businessman, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries has now
been published.
This particular book ''Marble Hall Hong Kong - A Pictorial Review''
also includes other residences associated with Sir Paul including his
town house in Caine Road Hong Kong, Chater's Bungalow in Kowloon and a
feature on Buxey Lodge the home of Sir H.N. Mody who was a business
partner and life long friend of Sir Paul in Hong Kong.
Sir Paul's principal home in Hong Kong was Marble Hall and he worked
closely with the architects Leigh & Orange at every stage of the
development. The book highlights the wonderful architecture and design
features of Marble Hall as well as that of his other homes. It also
offers a glimpse at some of the rare pieces of the Chater Collection
placed by Sir Paul around his home.
Other books planned for publication in this biographical series will
highlight his Masonic and philanthropic work, his pastimes and
hobbies, his businesses and his personal life.
''Marble Hall Hong Kong - A Pictorial Review'' is offered in two sizes
as well as soft cover and hardback. In addition, it is available as an
iBook for anyone with an iPhone, iPad or iTouch.
Written and published by Liz Chater through a self-publishing
print-on-demand online website, click on this link to go directly to
her personal online book store.