Early Rhode Island Houses: An Historical and Architectural Study - Hardcover

by Norman M. Isham (Author), Albert F. Brown (Author)

Early Rhode Island Houses: An Historical and Architectural Study is a comprehensive guide to the architecture and history of early houses in Rhode Island. Written by Norman M. Isham, an expert on historic architecture, this book explores the evolution of Rhode Island's domestic architecture from the seventeenth to the early nineteenth century. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the history of Rhode Island and its early settlements, including the role of architecture in shaping the state's identity. The second part of the book is a detailed examination of the houses themselves, including their construction, design, and decoration. Throughout the book, Isham provides detailed descriptions and analysis of the various architectural styles and features found in early Rhode Island houses, including the use of local materials, the influence of European styles, and the impact of changing social and economic conditions on domestic architecture. The book is richly illustrated with photographs, drawings, and plans of many of the houses discussed, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and architecture of Rhode Island. With its meticulous research and engaging writing style, Early Rhode Island Houses is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of domestic architecture in New England.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1895 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.