The American Builder's Companion

The American Builder's Companion, written by Benjamin Asher and published in 1816, is a comprehensive guide to architecture that is specifically tailored to the style of building prevalent in America at the time. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the principles of architecture, the different types of building materials, and the various styles of architecture that were popular in America during the early 19th century.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of architecture. The first section provides an overview of the principles of architecture, including the importance of proportion, symmetry, and balance in building design. The second section focuses on the different types of building materials that were commonly used in America at the time, including wood, brick, and stone.The third section of the book covers the different styles of architecture that were popular in America during the early 19th century, including Federal, Georgian, and Greek Revival. Each style is described in detail, with examples of buildings that exemplify each style.The final section of the book provides practical advice for builders and architects, including tips on how to draw up building plans, how to estimate costs, and how to manage construction projects. The book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the concepts discussed in the text.Overall, The American Builder's Companion is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the principles and practices of architecture during the early 19th century in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.