Architectural Styles For Country Houses - Henry Hodgman Saylor - Bog

Architectural Styles For Country Houses: The Characteristics And Merits Of Various Types Of Architecture As Set Forth By Enthusiastic Advocates (1912) is a book written by Henry Hodgman Saylor. The book explores the different architectural styles that were popular during the early 20th century and the characteristics and merits of each style. The author discusses various types of architecture, including Colonial, Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, and Queen Anne. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a specific architectural style. The author provides a detailed description of each style, including its history, unique features, and notable examples. He also includes illustrations and photographs of country houses that exemplify each style. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, with the author's enthusiasm for each style shining through in his writing. The book is aimed at homeowners, architects, and anyone interested in the history and design of country houses. Overall, Architectural Styles For Country Houses: The Characteristics And Merits Of Various Types Of Architecture As Set Forth By Enthusiastic Advocates (1912) is a fascinating and informative guide to the different architectural styles that were popular during the early 20th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the design and history of country houses.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.