American home from colonial simplicity to the modern adventure

• Main Authors: Garrett, Wendell (Author), Larkin, David 1936- (Author)
• Other Authors: Webb, Michael 1937-
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York Universe 2001
• Subjects: Dwellings > History > United States; Architecture, Domestic > United States
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• Physical Description: 359 pages illustrations (colour) 30 cm
• ISBN: 0789306239; 9780789306234

In this extraordinary celebration of the American house, renowned author David Larkin, with commentary by some of today's leading architectural historians and critics, examines the paths that have led to distinctively American homes. Special attention is given to examining details of the makeup of each house as well as the functions of "the home" and how these functions have changed just as technology, social relations, and living arrangements have changed in the United States over the past 400 years.