The Englishman's house, from a cottage to a mansion. A practical guide to members of building societies, and all interested in selecting or building a house (1871)
Richardson, C. J. (Charles James), 1806-1871 · London, J. C. Hotten · leaf 382
of theoccupier, on the lower floor, wath its separate entrance.The Americans exhibit a compactness of arrangementand an attention to detail that prove they are in noway behind us in a knowledge of what is requisite forhousehold comfort. One peculiarity in the Americanbuilding is the verandah, which… … Section through front and back. great luxury. Our atmosphere in the winter monthshas often been pronounced of leaden gravity, and itdoes not permit of any erection that stops the circula- A SUBURBAN VILLA. 377 tiou of the air, which would render it stagnant.Another peculiarity in the houses of our…
Architecture, Domestic
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