Architecture Books

The Perlustration Of Great Yarmouth V3: With Gorleston And Southtown is a historical book written by Charles John Palmer and originally published in 1875. This book is a comprehensive study of the town of Great Yarmouth, along with its surrounding areas...

The People At Play is a book written by Rollin Lynde Hartt and published in 1909. The book is a collection of essays that explores the various forms of recreation and leisure activities that people engage in. Hartt examines the social, cultural, and...

The Pavilion Fountain at Saratoga is a historical book written by Daniel McLaren in 1841. The book tells the story of the Saratoga Pavilion, which was a popular resort in the 19th century. The Pavilion was known for its beautiful architecture, luxurious...

The Past At Our Doors: Or The Old In The New Around Us is a book written by Walter William Skeat and published in 1913. The book explores the idea that the past is always present in the present, and that the old can be found in the new around us. Skeat...

The Passing of Mother's Portrait is a novel written by Roswell Martin Field and published in 1901. The story revolves around the protagonist, a young man named Philip, who inherits a portrait of his deceased mother. The portrait is a cherished family...

""The Passer By In London"" is a book written by William Sidney Campbell in 1908. The book is a tribute to Wren Gibbons and John Stow, two important figures in the history of London. The author provides a detailed account of the old city, its history,...

The Parish of Waltham Abbey: Its History and Antiquities is a book written by John Maynard and published in 1865. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history and antiquities of the parish of Waltham Abbey, a town located in the county of...

The Palace of Glass and the Gathering of the People: A Book for the Exhibition (1851) by John Stoughton is a comprehensive guide to the Great Exhibition of 1851, held in London. The exhibition, which was held in the Crystal Palace, showcased the latest...

The Pageant Of Old Detroit is a historical book written by James Stanton Park and published in 1915. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Detroit, Michigan, from its earliest days as a French trading post in the 17th century to its...

The Origins of Prehistoric Ornament in Ireland is a book written by George Coffey and published in 1897. It is a comprehensive study of the prehistoric art and ornamentation found in Ireland, covering the period from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age. The...

""The Origin And Use Of The Royston Cave"" is a historical book written by Joseph Beldam in 1858. The book presents a report that was previously presented to the Royal Society of Antiquaries, detailing the history and significance of the Royston Cave, a...

""The Organ Grinder: Or Struggles After Holiness"" is a novel written by Madeline Leslie and published in 1862. The story follows the life of a young girl named Mary, who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her strict and religious aunt. Mary...

The New Ledger Building (1867) is a book written by Oliver Wendell Holmes, an American physician, poet, and essayist. The book is a detailed description of the construction and architecture of the New Ledger Building, a prominent commercial building in...

The Natco Bungalow: For Four Thousand Dollars is a book written by the National Fire Proofing Company in 1913. The book provides a detailed description of the Natco Bungalow, a small and affordable house that was designed and produced by the company. The...

The Naples Riviera is a travelogue written by Herbert Millingchamp Vaughan in 1908. The book describes the author's experiences while travelling along the coast of Naples, Italy. It includes vivid descriptions of the scenery, the people, and the culture...

The Monumental History of Egypt Volume 2, written by William Osburn and published in 1854, is a comprehensive exploration of the ancient history of Egypt. This book focuses on the period between the visit of Abram and the Exodus, as recorded on the ruins...

The Molly Maguires: And The Detectives is a non-fiction book written by Allan Pinkerton in 1887. The book provides a detailed account of the infamous Molly Maguires, a secret society of Irish immigrants who operated in the coal mines of Pennsylvania...

""The Model Vaudeville Theatre: How To Construct And Operate It"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Norman Hugh Schneider in 1909. The book provides detailed instructions on how to design and build a vaudeville theater, as well as how to manage and...

The Minsters and Abbey Ruins of the United Kingdom is a comprehensive book written by Mackenzie Edward C. Walcott in 1860. The book provides an in-depth study of the history, architecture, monuments, and traditions of the various minsters and abbey ruins...

The Midland Antiquary is a book written by William F. Carter and published in 1882. It is a collection of essays and articles on the history, archaeology, and folklore of the English Midlands region. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the...

The Metallic Inlay is a book written by Henry William Charles Bodecker in 1911. It is a comprehensive guide to the art of metal inlay, covering the techniques, tools, and materials used in the process. The book provides detailed instructions on how to...

""The Men of the Third Republic: Or The Present Leaders of France"" is a historical book written by Eustace Clare Grenville Murray in 1873. The book explores the political leaders of France during the Third Republic, which was established after the fall...

The Gilded Beauties of the Second Empire is a historical book written by Frederic Loliee and published in 1910. The book explores the lives of the women who lived during the Second French Empire, a period of political and cultural change in France from...

The Genesis of the American Indian, written by Ales Hrdlicka and originally published in 1917, is a comprehensive study of the origins and development of the indigenous peoples of North and South America. The book examines the physical characteristics,...

The Funeral Tent of an Egyptian Queen: Together With the Latest Information Regarding Other Monuments and Discoveries is a book written by Stuart and Villiers in 1882. The book is a comprehensive account of the funeral tent of an Egyptian queen, along...

The Frontal Attack of Infantry is a military strategy book written by Edward Newdigate in 1873. The book is a comprehensive guide to the tactical approach of infantry in frontal assaults during battles. It provides detailed instructions on the various...

The French Revolution V3: The Guillotine is a historical book written by Thomas Carlyle in 1904. The book is the third volume in Carlyle's series on the French Revolution, and it focuses on the use of the guillotine during the period of the revolution...

The French Academy is a historical non-fiction book written by Leon Henry Vincent and first published in 1901. The book provides an in-depth look at the prestigious institution known as the French Academy, which was founded in 1635 by Cardinal Richelieu...

The Five Orders of Architecture: According to Giacomo Barozzio of Vignola is a book written by Giacomo Barozzio of Vignola and originally published in 1891. This book is a comprehensive guide to the five classical orders of architecture ������� Doric,...

The First Principles of Perspective is a book written by Felix Duffin in 1853. The book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the principles of perspective and how to apply them in practice. It is divided into easy-to-follow chapters that cover the...

The First Meeting House in Salem, Massachusetts: A Reply to Certain Strictures Made by Robert S. Rantoul (1900) is a historical book written by Abner Cheney Goodell. The book is a response to the criticisms made by Robert S. Rantoul, who had written an...

The Ferry Road On Long Island is a historical book written by Eugene L. Armbruster in 1919. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Ferry Road, which was a significant transportation route on Long Island during the 18th and 19th centuries. The...

""The Environment of Vassar College"" is a book written by George Burbank Shattuck in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the physical and social environment surrounding Vassar College, a women's liberal arts college in Poughkeepsie, New...

The Facade Of The Duomo Of Florence: Its Past History And Present Appearance is a book written by H. G. Huntington and published in 1883. The book focuses on the history and appearance of the facade of the Duomo of Florence, which is one of the most...

The Exhibition of the Royal Scottish Academy of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture, 1898 is a comprehensive catalogue of the annual exhibition held by the Royal Scottish Academy in 1898. The book features detailed descriptions and illustrations of the...

The Enjoyment of Architecture is a classic book written by Talbot Faulkner Hamlin and published in 1916. The book is a comprehensive guide to the appreciation and enjoyment of architecture, covering everything from the history of architecture to the...

The English Novelists is a book written by Heinrich Nicolaus Ehrenthal and published in 1874. The book is a comprehensive study of the development of the English novel, covering the works of many of the most important novelists of the time. Ehrenthal...

The Complete Works, Poetry and Prose of Edward Young V2 (1854) is a literary collection of the works of Edward Young, an English poet, playwright, and literary critic who lived in the 18th century. This volume includes a comprehensive selection of...

The Complete Prose Works of Andrew Marvell V3 (1875) is a collection of writings by the English poet and politician Andrew Marvell. This volume contains a wide range of Marvell's prose works, including political tracts, satirical essays, and personal...

The Effective Small Home is a book written by Lilian Bayliss Green in 1917. The book provides a comprehensive guide to creating a functional and efficient small home. Green emphasizes the importance of maximizing space and minimizing clutter, and...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

The Complete Poetical Works of Edward Young: With Life (1866) is a book that contains all the poems written by Edward Young, a British poet who lived from 1683 to 1765. The book is a collection of his most famous works, including Night Thoughts, The...

The Letters of Thomas Gray V1-2 is a two-volume collection of letters written by the renowned 18th-century poet, Thomas Gray. The book was originally published in 1821 and contains a total of 852 letters, spanning the period from 1727 to 1771. The...

The British Lake Village Near Glastonbury is a historical book written by Robert Munro in 1899. The book is a comprehensive study of the ancient lake village located near Glastonbury in the United Kingdom. The author provides detailed descriptions of the...

The Book of Bridges, published in 1850 by the Society Promoting Christian Knowledge, is a comprehensive guide to the construction and design of bridges. The book covers a wide range of topics related to bridges, including their history, materials used in...

The Book of Brighton: As It Was and As It Is is a historical book written by Charles Henry Ross in 1881. The book is a comprehensive account of the town of Brighton, located on the south coast of England. The author provides a detailed description of the...

The Book of Berkshire, written by Clark W. Bryan and published in 1887, is a comprehensive guide to the hills and homes of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The book is intended as a resource for visitors to the area during the 1887 season, and it...

The Bondage of Cities is a book written by Frank Parsons and published in 1900. The book explores the problems that arise from urbanization and the negative impact that it can have on society. Parsons argues that cities are often plagued by poverty,...