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American Builder's Companion by Asher Benjamin (2009, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherDover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-100486222365
ISBN-139780486222363
eBay Product ID (ePID)130634
Product Key Features
Edition6
Book TitleAmerican Builder's Companion
Number of Pages208 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
TopicDecoration & Ornament, Design, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation, History / General
FeaturesReprint
IllustratorYes
GenreArchitecture
AuthorAsher Benjamin
Book SeriesDover Architecture Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight20 oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width8.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN68-058318
Dewey Edition18
Dewey Decimal721
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisThe most widely used early 19th century architectural style and source book, this work ranges from the Colonial up into the Greek Revival periods. Benjamin covers the extensive development of carpentry and construction techniques, as well as the evolution of the designs for domestic and public buildings. Excellent resource for historians, architects, restorers. Over 375 figures., The most widely used early 19th century architectural style and source book, this work ranges from the Colonial up into Greek Revival periods. Benjamin covers the extensive development of carpentry and construction techniques. Over 375 figures., There is scarcely a New England town which does not contain houses, church spires, or ornamental interior details derived from the Late Colonial architectural designs of Asher Benjamin (1773-1845). Benjamin disseminated his ideas chiefly through his publications, of which this book is the most important. Books such as The American Builder's Companion were written for local carpenters to be used as manuals and guides. They made it possible for small-town carpenters, who were already skilled in rudimentary carpentry and house construction, to give their buildings sophistication and style. There were instructions for raising and supporting several types of roofs, constructing winding stairs, spacing fluting evenly on columns, modeling and mounting friezes, etc. Carpenters were thus able to plan, build, and decorate complex, ornate structures. The American Builder's Companion includes rules and definitions of practical geometry and discussion of methods for drawing basic shapes and cutting them out of solids. There are designs for interior ornament -- patterns for decorative cornices, moldings, banisters, stucco ceiling ornaments, mantels, etc., as well as designs for doorways and windows. Benjamin also deals with problematic structural elements, and finally provides full plans and elevations for private houses, wooden churches, and a court house. Important as one of the single, major disseminators of a style which became almost ubiquitous in the Northeast, Benjamin's book also contains a rich store of evidence on problems and achievements of early American builders. Direct references to tools, materials, common practices and processes, and unconscious indication of taste and aesthetic values of the time will be invaluable to students of architecture, experts in restoration, and readers interested in American history and culture. New introduction by William Morgan. 70 plates.
LC Classification NumberNA2610.B4
