Porches of North America - Hardcover

Visser, Thomas Durant

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1611682207 ISBN 13: 9781611682205

Publisher: University Press of New England, 2012

Synopsis

Rare Book

About this title

Review:

"Does any architectural feature evoke more 'tenacious feelings of welcome, comfort, and nostalgia' than the porch? Visser here presents a comprehensive, well-researched, heavily illustrated (in black-and-white), and well-written discourse on the history of the porch. . . . A worthwhile read. . . . Recommended"-- "Choice"

"Despite their nostalgic associations and unique status as hybrid indoor-outdoor spaces, porches often go unappreciated or, worse, are renovate beyond recognition. Visser's 304-page, richly illustrate book aims to rally respect for the porch by examining its long history and paradoxical roles as a stage, a retreat, and an observation post."-- "Seven Days"

About the Author:

THOMAS DURANT VISSER is an associate professor and director of the Historic Preservation Program at the University of Vermont and is the author of Field Guide to New England Barns and Farm Buildings.

About this edition

• Publisher: University Press of New England
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1611682207
• ISBN 13: 9781611682205
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304