Modern House Builder: From The Log Cabin And Cottage To The Mansion (1857) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437078022)

Modern House Builder: From The Log Cabin And Cottage To The Mansion is a book written by Zephaniah Baker in 1857. The book is a comprehensive guide for builders and architects, providing detailed instructions and illustrations for constructing a wide range of houses, from small log cabins and cottages to grand mansions. The book covers a variety of architectural styles, including Gothic, Italianate, and Greek Revival, and includes information on building materials, construction techniques, and interior design. The author also provides advice on site selection, landscaping, and the use of natural resources. Modern House Builder is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of American architecture and construction, and is still relevant today for those interested in building or renovating homes in traditional styles.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.

Author: Zephaniah Baker
ISBN-10: 1437078028
ISBN-13: 9781437078022
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 212
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d