Publisher's Synopsis
""Summer Homes and Camps"" is a comprehensive guidebook for building summer houses and camps, written by Frank Townsend Lent and published in 1899. The book contains a wealth of practical ideas, sketches, and plans for creating the perfect summer retreat. The author provides detailed instructions on how to design and construct a summer home, including advice on choosing a location, building materials, and layout. He also offers tips on decorating and furnishing the interior, as well as suggestions for outdoor spaces such as porches and gardens.In addition to the practical aspects of building a summer home, the book also includes essays on the benefits of spending time in nature and the importance of relaxation and rejuvenation. Lent's writing is both informative and inspirational, encouraging readers to embrace the joys of summer living.Overall, ""Summer Homes and Camps"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in building their own summer retreat, whether as a permanent residence or a weekend getaway. Its timeless advice and beautiful illustrations make it a classic in the field of home design and construction.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.
