December, 1905 



AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 



423 



BOOKS 



That Appeal to the Architect, Builder, 

 Contractor ana Those \Vno are Building Homes 



NEW EDITIONS, JUST PUBLISHED. OF KIDDER' S STANDARD WORK 



Building Construction and Superintendence 



By F. E. KIDDER, C.E., Ph.D., Architect 



This work, published in two volumes, is universally recognized as the standard authority on the subjects it treats. It has had a larger sale than any other American book 

 on the subject. Part I. Masons' Work. Is now in its seventh edition. It contains 421 pages ; 250 illustrations. 



Part II. Carpenters' Work. Is now in its fifth edition. It contains 544 pages ; 524 illustrations. 



The contents embrace nearly e~ ery operation involved in the construction of brick, stone and frame buildings, from excavating to the finishing of the interior ; besides a great 

 deal of practical information regarding the nature and properties of the materials used by the builder. Scale details, showing the various methods of constructing and finishing the 

 ditferent portions of the building, a;e given in abundance, and are such that they may be used as a guide by the draughtsman in making working drawings. How the work 

 should be done and the various ways in which it is often improperly done are fully pointed out, making this portion of the books especially valuable to the superintendent. 

 Each volume contains a long chapter devoted to forms of specifications for the various kinds of work described in the book, which will be found of great assistance in writing 



Two large 8vo volumes, bound in cloth. Price lp4.U(J each (sold separately). 



A 



merican 



R 



enaissance 



A REVIEW OF DOMESTIC ARCHITECTURE 



By JOY WHEELER DOW, Architect 



In taking up the subject of architecture in this country the author has endeavored to show that by the adaptation of the various styles to the needs of our people there 



has been developed a special style, which he terms " American Renaissance." The selection of illustrations is especially noteworthy, embracing many rare and beautiful 



examples of American domestic architecture, placed here within reach of the public for the first time, while the old favorites are well represented. Ninety-six (Ua /\r\ 



h?.lf-tone plates and 182 pages of text. One large 8vo volume (8xl0j^), handsomely bound in cloth, gilt top. Price «J)4.UU 



Colonial flo 



uses 



for Mod 



ern 



Ho 



mes 



Written and illustrated by E. S. Child. Architect, 

 and with the completeness of twentieth century 



A collection of designs of houses with Colonial (Georgian) details, but arranged with modern comforts. 



COTTAGES AND SUBURBAN DWELLINGS 



$2.00 



Bungalows and Country Residences Price 



By R. A. Briggs, Architect, F. H. I. B. A. Fifth edition, revised 

 and enlarged, containing 47 photo-lithographic and ink-photo plates, 

 many of which are new in this edition. Quarto volume, cloth $5 00 



Homes for the Country 



A series of designs and examples of executed works, with plans of 

 each. Illustrated by 48 plates. By R. A. Briggs, Architect, F. R. 

 I. B. A., author of Bungalows and Country Residences Cloth 



Homes for Country and Suburb 



By William Dewsnap, Architect. A collection of perspective 

 sketches and floor plans for up-to-date houses in the artistic and 

 Colonial styles. Oblong, paper 



Country and Suburban Houses 



By William Dewsnap. A collection of interior and exterior per- 

 spective sketches and floor plans for up-to-date houses in the 

 artistic, Colonial and other styles. Paper 



Country and Suburban Houses 



By William Dewsnap. A collection of interior and exterior per- 

 spective sketches and floor plans for up-to-date houses. Paper, 

 oblong 2 00 



Building Plans and Designs 



By II. E. Parmelee, Architect. Oblong, paper 



5 00 



1 00 



1 00 



50 



House Hints for Those ^Vbo Build, Buy or Rent Price 



Paper $0 25 



Stables 



Containing 12 plates, giving designs for stables ranging in price 

 from $1,000 to $10,000, with elevations, plans and details. Paper, 

 portfolio 1 00 



Modern Suburban Architecture 



Containing plans and exterior and interior views of suburban 

 cottages, etc. By William A. Lambert 1 00 



Sensible Suburban Residences 



By Frank T. Lent, Architect. 8vo, cloth, 100 pages, profusely 

 illustrated 1 00 



Sound Sense in Suburban Architecture 



Second revised edition. By Frank T. Lent, Architect. 8vo, cloth, 



100 pages, profusely illustrated , 1 00 



Summer Homes and Camps 



By Frank T. Lent. 1 00 



The Suburban Cottage, Its Design and Construction 



By W. B. Tuthill, Architect. Second edition. 8vo cloth, 



117 illustrations 1 00 



PRACTICAL BOOKS 



Building Materials : Tbeir Nature, Properties and Price Building Construction Price 



Manufacture Advanced and Honors Course. Third edition. By Charles F. 



Bv G. A. T. Middleton, A. R. I. B. A., author of Stresses and Mitchell. Containing 660 pages of text with 570 illustrations. 



Thrusts. The book takes up the subject in detail starting- in man y, beln £ M1 P a S e or double P lates of examples, with construc- 



the first chapter with the origin of sand, marble, stone, etc. The _ tl0nal detalls s P eclall 7 drawn for thls edition. Crown 8vo, cloth .. $2 oO 



subsequent chapters give these various materials and their Heating by Hot Water, Ventilation and Hot Water 



adaptability to different purposes. Large crown 8vo, bound in Sunnlv 



* w Containing suggestions and information as to the best methods of 



Bit r , • i n • heating. By Walter Jones, M. I. N. E. Third edition. Net 300 



uildmg Construction and JJrawing p os j. 25 



Sixth edition. Revised and greatly enlarged. A textbook on the yj. n ■ • c i o i 1 xt 



principles and practice of construction. Elementary course. By Hints on Painting Structural Steel and Notes on 



Charles F. Mitchell. 392 pages of text, with nearly 950 illustra- Prominent Paint Materials 



tions. Crown 8vo, cloth 150 A handbook for paint users. By Houston Lowe. Fourth edition. 



rrri T) • ■ i r tyi ■ enlarged. 12mo. Bound in paper, 50 cents. Cloth 1 00 



1 he principles or rMannmg _ . _ 



By Percy L. Marks, Architect. Illustrated by 80 plans of various • Grammar of Ornament 



types of buildings. One 8vo volume, cloth, 126 pages and 37 full- By Owen Jones. _ An elaborate work on the subject of decoration 



page plates. Second revised edition. Net 3 50 £ nd o™ament, _ givmg many examples of various styles, such as 



Egyptian, Persian, Greek, Indian, Chinese, Renaissance, Italian, 



Brickwork and Masonry etc. Will be found an invaluable reference book to all desiring a 



By Charles F. Mitchell and George A. Mitchell. A practical text- c A orrec \. ^\fS^ of the ^rent periods of ornament and 



book for architects and others. A thoroughly practical work on decoration Illustrated with 112 plates m gold and colors, besides 



the design and execution of structures in brick and stone. Cloth 2 00 ma ^ wood cuts and descriptive text. Cloth, gilt. Net lb 00 



^t-i T» ' £ T J C 1A The Cement Worker s Handbook 



1 he iJramage ot 1 own and Country nouses Containing more than fifty most important subjects on cement and 



By G. A. T. Middleton, A. R. I. B. A. A practical account of its uses in construction. Compiled to meet the requirements of 



modern sanitary arrangements and fittings, with chapter on those interested in the use of this material in buildings. By W. 



sewage disposal works on a small scale. Cloth 2 00 H. Baker. Cloth 50 



SPECIAL OFFER Any ° ne orderin g books amounting to $10.00 or over from above list will receive the ARCHITECTS' AXD BUILDERS' 



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