Description
Vintage 1905 hardcover has some wear, fading, and fraying at spine. Spine is a bit loose from binding at front pages. The pages are clean and have some light foxing. The binding is a bit loose, but still secure unless not handled carefully.
This early 20th-century volume offers a fascinating glimpse into the architectural ideals and practical considerations of building American country homes during the Gilded Age. Written by Charles Edward Hooper, a prominent architect known for his designs of grand estates, and E.E. Soderholtz, an experienced builder, “The Country House” served as a comprehensive manual for affluent homeowners and architects alike. Beyond technical specifications, the book reflects the era’s embrace of the “Country Place” movement, which celebrated rural living as a respite from urban congestion and industrialization. With its detailed illustrations and discussions of site selection, landscaping, and interior design, this work captures the aspirations and aesthetic sensibilities of America’s burgeoning elite class at the turn of the century. Despite its age and signs of gentle use, this copy remains a valuable resource for scholars of American architectural history and a tangible artifact of a pivotal moment in domestic design.
