The Englishman'S House: A Practical Guide For Selecting And Building A House

By C.J. Richardson

Book Overview

A door opens to a different era, yet speaks with today's urgency. The Englishman's House is a practical beacon for anyone dreaming of home, history, and craft. This is more than a guide; it's a thoughtfully restored artifact that distills a century of British housing wisdom into a living, usable manual. From site selection strategies and building materials methods to diy and contractor guidance, C. J. Richardson's craft-based approach speaks to the aspiring homeowners reader and the property investment beginner alike. It unfolds as a coherent house selection manual and an illustrated housing manual, guiding readers through form and function with clear, actionable insight. In its Victorian england setting, the book sits at a crossroads of history and modern needs, offering a rare blend of architectural reference depth and accessible storytelling. It invites casual readers and classic-literature collectors to reverently explore a pivotal era in british housing history, while providing practical steps that feel both timeless and immediately useful. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this volume has been restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint, it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure that preserves a distinctive voice in home-building lore and a living link to Britain's architectural heritage.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354841074
• ISBN13: 9789354841071
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"