Our Colonial Homes (1894)

""Our Colonial Homes"" is a historical book written by Samuel Adams Drake and first published in 1894. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the architecture and design of colonial homes in America. It covers various styles of colonial homes, including the Dutch, English, and French styles, and provides detailed descriptions of their unique features and characteristics. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs of colonial homes, as well as floor plans and sketches. In addition to the architectural aspects of colonial homes, the book also delves into the social and cultural significance of these homes, exploring how they reflected the values and lifestyles of the people who lived in them. Overall, ""Our Colonial Homes"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, architecture, or design.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.