Publisher's Synopsis
Homes For The People, In Suburb And Country: The Villa, The Mansion, And The Cottage, Adapted To American Climate And Wants (1855) is a book written by Gervase Wheeler, which focuses on different types of homes that are suitable for people living in America. The book provides a detailed guide on how to design and build homes that are suitable for the American climate, and that meet the needs of the people living in the suburbs and countryside.The book is divided into three sections, each of which focuses on a different type of home: the villa, the mansion, and the cottage. Each section provides detailed information on the design, construction, and materials needed to build each type of home. The author also discusses the different styles of architecture that are popular in America at the time, such as the Gothic and Italianate styles.The book is written in a clear and concise manner, making it easy for readers to understand the concepts and ideas presented. It is also filled with illustrations and diagrams that help to illustrate the various design elements discussed in the book.Overall, Homes For The People, In Suburb And Country: The Villa, The Mansion, And The Cottage, Adapted To American Climate And Wants (1855) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in designing and building homes in America. It provides a wealth of information on the different types of homes that are suitable for the American climate, and offers practical advice on how to design and build them.With Examples Showing How To Alter And Remodel Old Buildings.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.
