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LoC No.: 15022725
Title: The Architecture of Colonial America
Note: Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Note: Illustrated from photographs by Mary N. Northend, and others.
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Summary: "The Architecture of Colonial America" by Harold Donaldson Eberlein is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The volume explores the development and significance of colonial architecture in America, focusing on its relation to social and economic contexts from the 17th to the 18th centuries. This work highlights various styles and their adaptations influenced by the early settlers' heritage and the conditions of their new environment. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of architectural history, emphasizing how structures serve as lasting records of the lives and social dynamics of their occupants. Eberlein introduces the idea that architecture is intertwined with history, providing insights into daily life, economic conditions, and the craftsmanship of colonial builders. The text presents architectural elements of various colonial styles, including New England, Dutch, and Southern varieties, indicating a rich tapestry of influences that shaped America's architectural landscape. As the introduction unfolds, it establishes a framework for understanding how these early architectural endeavors reflect not only aesthetic preferences but also the livelihoods and values of the colonial populace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eberlein, Harold Donaldson, 1875-1964
Photographer: Northend, Mary Harrod, 1850-1926
EBook No.: 59120
Published: Mar 24, 2019
Downloads: 99
Language: English
Subject: Architecture, Colonial
Subject: Architecture -- United States
LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 15022725
Title: The Architecture of Colonial America
Note: Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Note: Illustrated from photographs by Mary N. Northend, and others.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Architecture of Colonial America" by Harold Donaldson Eberlein is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The volume explores the development and significance of colonial architecture in America, focusing on its relation to social and economic contexts from the 17th to the 18th centuries. This work highlights various styles and their adaptations influenced by the early settlers' heritage and the conditions of their new environment. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of architectural history, emphasizing how structures serve as lasting records of the lives and social dynamics of their occupants. Eberlein introduces the idea that architecture is intertwined with history, providing insights into daily life, economic conditions, and the craftsmanship of colonial builders. The text presents architectural elements of various colonial styles, including New England, Dutch, and Southern varieties, indicating a rich tapestry of influences that shaped America's architectural landscape. As the introduction unfolds, it establishes a framework for understanding how these early architectural endeavors reflect not only aesthetic preferences but also the livelihoods and values of the colonial populace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eberlein, Harold Donaldson, 1875-1964
Photographer: Northend, Mary Harrod, 1850-1926
EBook No.: 59120
Published: Mar 24, 2019
Downloads: 99
Language: English
Subject: Architecture, Colonial
Subject: Architecture -- United States
LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.