The Architect & the American Country House, 1890-1940
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Author | : Mark A. Hewitt |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 1990 |
ISBN-10 | : 0300047401 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780300047400 |
Rating | : 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Architect & the American Country House, 1890-1940 by : Mark A. Hewitt
Book excerpt: Wealthy Americans began buildingopulent country estates in the late 1880s and continued to do sofor the next fifty years. In this beautifully illustrated and informative book, we view the breadth and aesthetic vitality of these American country houses through the expert eye of a practicing architect. 250 black-and-white illustrations; 60 color plates.