Architectural Styles For Country Houses: The Characteristics And Merits Of Various Types Of Architecture As Set Forth By Enthusiastic Advocates (1912)

By Henry H B 1880 Saylor and Henry Hodgman Saylor

Book Overview

Architectural Styles For Country Houses is a book written by Henry Hodgman Saylor in 1912. The book explores various architectural styles that were popular for country houses during that time. Saylor provides a detailed description of each style, including its characteristics and merits, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each style. The book is aimed at architects, builders, and homeowners who are interested in building or renovating a country house. The various styles covered in the book include Colonial, Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, and Shingle Style. Saylor also includes illustrations and floor plans of different houses in each style to provide a visual aid for readers. Overall, Architectural Styles For Country Houses is a comprehensive guide to the different architectural styles that were popular for country houses in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164579568
• ISBN13: 9781164579564
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.0"