Morse, Edward Sylvester, 1838-1925 · New York : Harper · leaf 49
of the presentcorrupt fire-brigades. Such changes will certainly lead to goodresults; but as to altering the present plan of house-building andpresent modes of living, it is not only impracticable but well-nighimpossible. If such changes are effected, then will perish many ofthe best features of… … Fig. 4. — Side Framing. The frame-work of an ordinary Japanese dwelling is simpleand primitive in structure; it consists of a number of uprightbeams which run from the ground to the transverse beams andinclines of the roof above. The vertical framing is held togethereither by short strips which are…
Architecture, Japanese
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