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100 1 _aEberlein, Harold Donaldson,
_d1875-1964
245 1 4 _aThe Architecture of Colonial America
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aIllustrated from photographs by Mary N. Northend, and others.
500 _aRelease date is 2019-03-24
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArchitecture, Colonial
653 _aArchitecture -- United States
700 1 _aNorthend, Mary Harrod,
_d1850-1926
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59120
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