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  • Andrew Jackson Downing

    Essential Texts

    A collection of essential writings by the father of landscape architecture and the urban park movement in the United States.Andrew Jackson Downing (1815–1852), a much-sought-after designer, influential writer, and editor of The Horticulturist, was an internationally known shaper of opinion. Robert Twombly has selected thirty-three essays on Architecture and Building, Landscape Gardening, Parks and ... Read more

    $23.99 USD

  • Victorian Cottage Residences

    Series series Dover Architecture
    Andrew Jackson Downing (1815-52), the first great American landscape gardener, was one of the earliest and most influential popularizers of something new on the American scene — the small, inexpensive detached house. Into a countryside dotted with log cabins and occasional Greek Revival mansions, he introduced the tasteful, efficient cottage residence in all its variations, including Gothic, ... Read more

    $12.29 USD

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  • Some English Gardens

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  • Garden Design and Architects' Gardens

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  • The Fundamentals of House Building - With Information on Planning, Architecture and Materials

    by D. H. Jacques ...
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  • Outdoor Sketching

    "Outdoor Sketching" by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a captivating exploration of the art of sketching in natural settings. Smith, an accomplished artist and writer, shares his insights and techniques for capturing the beauty of the outdoors on paper. The book is filled with practical advice, encouraging readers to observe their surroundings closely and translate those observations into sketches. ... Read more

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  • Wood and Garden - Notes and Thoughts, Practical and Critical, of a Working Amateur

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    The Interior Decorating Bible That Gives You Interior Decorating Ideas, Home Interior Decorating, Interior Decorating

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    A Brief Sketch of the Period Styles in Interior Decoration with Suggestions as to Their Employment in the Homes of Today

    In her pioneering work, "Furnishing the Home of Good Taste," Lucy Abbot Throop masterfully navigates the intricate interplay between aesthetics and functionality in the domestic sphere. With a keen eye for design, Throop employs a blend of elegant prose and practical advice, reflecting the cultural shifts of the early 20th century as the modern home emerged. The book is rich with detailed ... Read more

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