by Henry W. Cleaveland (Author), Samuel D. Backus (Author), William Backus (Author)

One of the most important architectural pattern books, originally published in 1856. Contents: The House Considered in its Influence on the Occupants The Value of a Permanent Home Home in the Country The Village The Choice of a Lot The Adoption of a Plan Principles as Applied to Details Cottages of One Story Cottages of One Story and Attic Hill-Side Cottages Houses of Two Stories Farm Houses Double Cottages Interiors Hints on Construction The Improvement of Grounds The Garden