Peter Harrison - First American Architect

Klappentext This illustrated story of America's first architect is based on material from a number of contemporary sources in the colonial period. Harrison's buildings reflect the classical mode, and they fortunately survived the Revolution. His designs include the King's Chapel, Boston; the Synagogue, Newport; and Christ Church, Cambridge.Originally published in 1949.A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

Product details

• Authors: Carl Bridenbaugh
• Publisher: University Of North Carolina
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.12.2012
• EAN: 9780807839560
• ISBN: 978-0-8078-3956-0
• No. of pages: 247
• Series: Published for the Omohundro In; Published by the Omohundro Ins
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous