Project Gutenberg 2019-03-24 Public domain in the USA. 230 Eberlein, Harold Donaldson 1875 1964 Eberlein, H. Donaldson (Harold Donaldson) Northend, Mary Harrod 1850 1926 Northend, Mary H. 15022725 The Architecture of Colonial America Illustrated from photographs by Mary N. Northend, and others. Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "The Architecture of Colonial America" by Harold Donaldson Eberlein is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The volume explores the development and significance of colonial architecture in America, focusing on its relation to social and economic contexts from the 17th to the 18th centuries. This work highlights various styles and their adaptations influenced by the early settlers' heritage and the conditions of their new environment. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of architectural history, emphasizing how structures serve as lasting records of the lives and social dynamics of their occupants. Eberlein introduces the idea that architecture is intertwined with history, providing insights into daily life, economic conditions, and the craftsmanship of colonial builders. The text presents architectural elements of various colonial styles, including New England, Dutch, and Southern varieties, indicating a rich tapestry of influences that shaped America's architectural landscape. As the introduction unfolds, it establishes a framework for understanding how these early architectural endeavors reflect not only aesthetic preferences but also the livelihoods and values of the colonial populace. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Architecture, Colonial Architecture -- United States NA Text Category: History - American Category: Architecture 589681 2025-06-23T13:21:23.046562 text/html 548626 2021-01-24T11:46:55 text/html 19612116 2025-06-23T13:21:44.723468 application/epub+zip 19578058 2025-06-23T13:21:27.734646 application/epub+zip 269768 2025-06-23T13:21:25.086559 application/epub+zip 19701638 2025-06-23T13:21:56.166433 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 19578657 2025-06-23T13:21:38.979534 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 367897 2022-09-26T20:29:24.637255 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 429724 2025-06-23T13:21:20.638637 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 429679 2019-03-24T09:53:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19423 2025-06-23T13:21:56.511388 application/rdf+xml 22887 2025-06-23T13:21:25.282565 image/jpeg 3605 2025-06-23T13:21:25.185552 image/jpeg 155501 2019-03-24T09:54:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 19162046 2021-01-24T11:46:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 19171692 2025-06-23T13:21:23.755561 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia