Houses of New England

Houses of New England by Peter T Mallary. Published by Thames and Hudson Inc, New York, NY, 1984. 1st Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Torn & Taped DJ. Sm bump top edge front cover, tear in DJ front cover, balance in excellent condition. 208 Pgs. ISBN 0500013365. LCCN 83-51864. Photographs by Graydon Wood. This richly illustrated volume provides a personal tour of 24 of historic homes and gives a fresh and lively account of New England traditions and history. It also introduces us to the people who built and lived in these houses - the merchants, parsons, lawyers, politicians, and their families. No region more vividly displays the growth and change of American society, particularly prior to 1850. This New England heritage is represented in these houses, in their architects, like Bullfinch in Boston and McIntire in Salem, and in the objects and furnishings which filled their rooms. 213 illustrations, 63 in color. Description text copyright 2005 BooksForComfort. Item ID 9123.