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Category : Building trades
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
The Illustrated Carpenter and Builder
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Building trades
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Building trades
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
The Illustrated Carpenter and Builder
Author:
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Category : Building trades
Languages : en
Pages : 850
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Building trades
Languages : en
Pages : 850
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Audels Carpenters and Builders Guide
Author: Frank Duncan Graham
Publisher: Almonte, Ont. : Algrove
ISBN: 9781897030523
Category : Building, Wooden
Languages : en
Pages : 1546
Book Description
Publisher: Almonte, Ont. : Algrove
ISBN: 9781897030523
Category : Building, Wooden
Languages : en
Pages : 1546
Book Description
The Architect
Author: Asher Benjamin
Publisher:
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
The Architect : Or, Practical House Carpenter by Asher Benjamin, first published in 1843, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
The Architect : Or, Practical House Carpenter by Asher Benjamin, first published in 1843, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.
Carpenter's Calculations Manual
Author: Roger Tarbox
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 9780071437998
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
An indispensable tool for carpenters, builders and remodelers. In addition to formulas, tables, drawings and detailed explanations, numerous tip boxes provide real-world solutions to frequent job related problems.
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 9780071437998
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
An indispensable tool for carpenters, builders and remodelers. In addition to formulas, tables, drawings and detailed explanations, numerous tip boxes provide real-world solutions to frequent job related problems.
Biddle's Young Carpenter's Assistant
Author: Owen Biddle
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486147673
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Philadelphia-based builder Owen Biddle was a major influence on later architects, thanks to this well-illustrated and much studied guide. One of the very first manuals of American architecture, this essential sourcebook offers authentic views of interior and exterior designs of buildings erected in the decades following the American Revolution. Reproduced from a rare 1805 edition, this handsome volume features 135 drawings. Its text and illustrated details depict typical building materials, styles, architectural ornamentation, and interior designs. A fascinating look at how public structures and private homes were designed, contracted, built, and embellished during the Federal period, this work is an essential reference for students, professionals, and all aficionados of architectural history.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486147673
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Philadelphia-based builder Owen Biddle was a major influence on later architects, thanks to this well-illustrated and much studied guide. One of the very first manuals of American architecture, this essential sourcebook offers authentic views of interior and exterior designs of buildings erected in the decades following the American Revolution. Reproduced from a rare 1805 edition, this handsome volume features 135 drawings. Its text and illustrated details depict typical building materials, styles, architectural ornamentation, and interior designs. A fascinating look at how public structures and private homes were designed, contracted, built, and embellished during the Federal period, this work is an essential reference for students, professionals, and all aficionados of architectural history.
A Carpenter's Life as Told by Houses
Author: Larry Haun
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781600854026
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"From one of Fine Homebuilding's best-loved authors, Larry Haun, comes a unique story that looks at American home building from the perspective of twelve houses he has known intimately. Part memoir, part cultural history, A Carpenter's Life as Told by Houses takes the reader house by house over an arc of 100 years. Along with period photos, the author shows us the sod house in Nebraska where his mother was born, the frame house of his childhood, the production houses he built in the San Fernando Valley, and the Habitat for Humanity homes he devotes his time to now. It's an engaging read written by a veteran builder with a thoughtful awareness of what was intrinsic to home building in the past and the many ways it has evolved. Builders and history lovers will appreciate his deep connection to the natural world, yearning for simplicity, respect for humanity, and evocative notion of what we mean by "home.""--
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ISBN: 9781600854026
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"From one of Fine Homebuilding's best-loved authors, Larry Haun, comes a unique story that looks at American home building from the perspective of twelve houses he has known intimately. Part memoir, part cultural history, A Carpenter's Life as Told by Houses takes the reader house by house over an arc of 100 years. Along with period photos, the author shows us the sod house in Nebraska where his mother was born, the frame house of his childhood, the production houses he built in the San Fernando Valley, and the Habitat for Humanity homes he devotes his time to now. It's an engaging read written by a veteran builder with a thoughtful awareness of what was intrinsic to home building in the past and the many ways it has evolved. Builders and history lovers will appreciate his deep connection to the natural world, yearning for simplicity, respect for humanity, and evocative notion of what we mean by "home.""--
The Builder
Author:
Publisher:
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Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 848
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 848
Book Description
How a House Is Built
Author: Gail Gibbons
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823430855
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Houses are built with many different materials, and in many shapes and sizes. Step by step, this picture book explains how homes are built—from the architect's plans through the arrival of a happy family. The many processes of construction are explained with simple language and bright, clear illustrations, perfect for kids starting to wonder about how the world around them works. Many different careers—including carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and landscapers—are introduced, each doing their part to bring the picture wood-frame house to life. A great read for kids who love construction sites, or who can't get enough of Building a House by Byron Barton. According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterfly. Her many honors include the Washington Post/Childrens Book Fuild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823430855
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Houses are built with many different materials, and in many shapes and sizes. Step by step, this picture book explains how homes are built—from the architect's plans through the arrival of a happy family. The many processes of construction are explained with simple language and bright, clear illustrations, perfect for kids starting to wonder about how the world around them works. Many different careers—including carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and landscapers—are introduced, each doing their part to bring the picture wood-frame house to life. A great read for kids who love construction sites, or who can't get enough of Building a House by Byron Barton. According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterfly. Her many honors include the Washington Post/Childrens Book Fuild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.
Country Builder's Assistant
Author: Asher Benjamin
Publisher: Applewood Books
ISBN: 1557091048
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
This book revolutionized 19th-century American architecture and changed forever the type of building that was done in our country.
Publisher: Applewood Books
ISBN: 1557091048
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
This book revolutionized 19th-century American architecture and changed forever the type of building that was done in our country.