Victorian Home Building: A Transcontinental View of 1875

HUSSEY, E. C.

ISBN 10: 0892570164 / ISBN 13: 9780892570164

Published by American Life Foundation, Watkins Glen, 1976

About this Item

A reprint of E. C. Hussey's 'Home Building' published in 1876. 416pp, illustrated, home plans. Bright copy with a very sound binding and no spine creases. Minor soiling to edges. Scan available. Weight, 1.05kg.

Seller Inventory # 042348

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Victorian Home Building: A Transcontinental View of 1875
• Publisher: American Life Foundation, Watkins Glen
• Publication Date: 1976
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0892570164
• ISBN 13: 9780892570164
• Binding: Printed Wraps
• Edition: First Facsimile Reprint
• Condition: VG+
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dustjacket Issued
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art, Architecture & Design

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Synopsis

This is a facsimile reprint of New York architect Hussey's 1875 book originally titled "Home Building. A Reliable Book of Facts...." BOOK DETAILS -- 416 pp, b&w illustrations, with some period ads. ABOUT THIS BOOK -- E. C. Hussey, an opinionated Victorian architect, journeyed from New York to California to report on the state of American architecture and the prospects for the cities and towns he visits. He discusses local industries, rates the hotels in which he stayed, provides plates of Victorian homes, talks about sanitation, has opinions about the evils of alcohol, and more!