This classic work on early Canadian architecture explores the evolution of urban and rural house construction from settlement to conquest. It illustrates the ways climate, local materials, legislation and customs merged to shape original techniques and unique forms - and some of the most distinct and enduring buildings in the New World. This book also explores the day-to-day lives of craftsmen and those early Canadians whose nation was under construction. The result is a lively mix of insight and anecdote, and a vivid ...
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This classic work on early Canadian architecture explores the evolution of urban and rural house construction from settlement to conquest. It illustrates the ways climate, local materials, legislation and customs merged to shape original techniques and unique forms - and some of the most distinct and enduring buildings in the New World. This book also explores the day-to-day lives of craftsmen and those early Canadians whose nation was under construction. The result is a lively mix of insight and anecdote, and a vivid portrait of laying a unique foundation on North American soil. As Professor Moogk concludes, "more than a house was being built, a cultural nation was being built."
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Very good. The pages are clean and crisp, in like new condition, with no bent corners. Boards are solid, and the spine is square and tight. The dust jacket has some wear, with minor nicks and tears at the edges, otherwise an attractive book with minimal signs of use. All items guaranteed, and a portion of each sale supports social programs in Los Angeles. Ships from CA.
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Very Good + in very good + jacket. Tight binding. No chips, tears, creases to pages. Previous owner's name written on front free endpaper-also an address label on same page. Some small tears around edge of dust jacket. Well-illustrated. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 144 pp.