The Architect & the American Country House, 1890-1940

The Architect & the American Country House, 1890-1940
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Total Pages : 312
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ISBN-10 : 0300047401
ISBN-13 : 9780300047400
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Book Synopsis The Architect & the American Country House, 1890-1940 by : Mark A. Hewitt

Download or read book The Architect & the American Country House, 1890-1940 written by Mark A. Hewitt and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.


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