Biddle's Young Carpenter's Assistant

by Owen Biddle

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.

144 pages, Paperback

First published May 12, 2006

Reviews

[Connor Biddle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found out last I was a direct descendant of an author and architect. Pretty amazing that I somebody in my family once wrote a book, and finally helped me learn more about architecture, which I have always had an interest in. Will proudly display on my family bookshelf for generations.