Project Gutenberg 2020-04-10 Public domain in the USA. 176 Black, Patti Carr 1934 Mississippi Piney Woods: A Photographic Study of Folk Architecture "An exhibition at the Mississippi State Historical Museum." Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Mississippi Piney Woods: A Photographic Study of Folk Architecture" by Patti Carr Black is a visual documentation focusing on the folk architecture of Mississippi, particularly the Piney Woods region, written during the late 20th century. This book is a photographic study that delves into the typical construction styles and cultural significance of various rural buildings, primarily from the 19th century. The text serves as both an artistic collection and an informative guide to the unique architectural traditions that shaped the identity of the area. Through detailed descriptions and photographs, the book explores different styles of folk architecture, including the popular dogtrot houses that symbolize the ingenuity of early settlers. It highlights the construction methods, materials, and functional aspects of homes, barns, and community structures, revealing how these frequently overlooked buildings reflect the social history and lifestyle of the people in the Piney Woods. The narrative captures the transition from pioneer traditions to contemporary influences, stressing the importance of preserving these historical structures amidst changing cultural landscapes. As such, it stands as an important resource for understanding Mississippi's architectural heritage and the lives of its inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Architecture, Domestic -- Mississippi -- Piney Woods Vernacular architecture -- Mississippi -- Piney Woods Barns -- Mississippi -- Piney Woods NA Text Category: History - American Category: Architecture Category: Art 79530 2025-09-24T11:47:54.153235 text/html 51105 2024-10-17T17:28:10 text/html 4591029 2025-09-24T11:47:59.898217 application/epub+zip 4589832 2025-09-24T11:47:56.912225 application/epub+zip 91737 2025-09-24T11:47:55.544238 application/epub+zip 4619627 2025-09-24T11:48:01.643202 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4600212 2025-09-24T11:47:58.527239 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 115264 2022-09-27T22:37:16.864565 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 49992 2025-09-24T11:47:53.554258 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 29997 2024-10-17T17:28:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17050 2025-09-24T11:48:01.769212 application/rdf+xml 16350 2025-09-24T11:47:55.626220 image/jpeg 2825 2025-09-24T11:47:55.584251 image/jpeg 4195380 2025-09-24T11:47:54.269256 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