A Victorian Housebuilder's Guide and innovative theories of one

and innovative theories of one of this century's master builders

Beginning with the philosophic and physiological speculation arising from early experiments on light and color perception

Author Jacob Burckhardt chronicles the transition from the medieval concept of society as a conglomeration of classes and communities to the Renaissance focus on individual spirit and creativity

In the waning days of the 19th century and on the eve of a new technological era

and interiors of boats

A Victorian Housebuilder's Guide and innovative theories of oneHere are detailed drawings, floor plans, elevations, specifications, and vintage cost estimates for twenty distinctive Victorian structures, ranging from a humble cottage to an ornate brick villa. They have been reproduced from a rare 1869 publication of Woodward's National Architect, a publication directed to builders, carpenters, and masons of the Victorian era. Each of these highly individual and appealing structures has been meticulously rendered