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Our Colonial Homes (1894)

Our Colonial Homes (1894)

Drake, Samuel Adams

Hardcover

20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesLandscape Architecture

ISBN10: 1164276336
ISBN13: 9781164276333
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Our Colonial Homes is a historical book written by Samuel Adams Drake in 1894. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive look at the architecture and design of colonial homes in America. Drake explores the origins and influences of colonial architecture, from the early English and Dutch settlers to the later French and Spanish influences.The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of colonial architecture. These chapters cover topics such as the different types of colonial homes, the materials used in construction, the design and layout of colonial homes, and the decorative features that were common in colonial architecture.Throughout the book, Drake provides detailed descriptions of the various types of colonial homes, including their floor plans, construction methods, and decorative elements. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the homes and their features.In addition to its focus on architecture, Our Colonial Homes also provides insight into the social and cultural history of colonial America. Drake discusses how the design and layout of colonial homes reflected the values and lifestyles of the people who lived in them.Overall, Our Colonial Homes is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and architecture of colonial America. Its detailed descriptions and illustrations provide a fascinating glimpse into the homes and lives of early American settlers.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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