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The American Builder's Companion: Or a System of Architecture, Particularly Adapted to the Present Style of Building (1816)

The American Builder's Companion: Or a System of Architecture, Particularly Adapted to the Present Style of Building (1816)

Benjamin, Asher

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Architecture

ISBN10: 1162212861
ISBN13: 9781162212869
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 226
Weight: 1.80
Height: 0.56 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The American Builder's Companion is a comprehensive guide to architecture and building techniques, written by Benjamin Asher and originally published in 1816. The book is specifically tailored to the style of building prevalent in America at the time, and provides detailed instructions for constructing a variety of structures, from houses and churches to public buildings and bridges. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of building and construction. These include sections on the principles of architecture, the design and construction of roofs, walls, and foundations, and the use of materials such as wood, brick, and stone. The American Builder's Companion also includes a wealth of illustrations and diagrams, which help to clarify the text and provide readers with a visual understanding of the building techniques and designs being discussed. Overall, The American Builder's Companion is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of American architecture and building, and provides a fascinating insight into the techniques and practices of the time.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.

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