John Wellborn Root Study by Monroe (49 results)

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Condition: New. Mielatz, Charles Frederick William (illustrator).

Condition: New. Mielatz, Charles Frederick William (illustrator).

Condition: New. Mielatz, Charles Frederick William (illustrator).

Condition: New. Mielatz, Charles Frederick William (illustrator).

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Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. John Wellborn Root; a Study of his Life and Work. Book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Mielatz, Charles Frederick William (illustrator).

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Mielatz, Charles Frederick William (illustrator).

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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. In English.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. Mielatz, Charles Frederick William (illustrator).

Condition: New. In English.

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hardcover. Condition: near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. Illustrations in b/w. 291 pages. 8vo, brown cloth (very neat ownership signature on flyleaf), pictorial d.w. (lightly sunned and edge worn). Park Forest: Prairie School Press, (1966). A near fine copy in a very good dust wrapper. 1966 reprint of the original 1896 edition printed by Houghton. John Wellborn Root (illustrator). …

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Mielatz, Charles Frederick William (illustrator).

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Mielatz, Charles Frederick William (illustrator).

Condition: New. Mielatz, Charles Frederick William (illustrator).

Condition: New. Mielatz, Charles Frederick William (illustrator).

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This biography highlights the life and work of John Wellborn Root, a prominent American architect who played a key role in the development of the modern American skyscraper. Monroe's detailed research sheds light on Root's incredible career and his contributions to the field of architecture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of John Wellborn Root, a prominent American architect who made his mark on the burgeoning city of Chicago in the late 19th century. The book explores Root's life from his childhood in the American South through his early training and struggles in New York, and finally his arrival in Chicago, where he formed a successful partnership with another architect, Daniel Burnham. The author traces Root's artistic development, highlighting his natural talent and the challenges he faced in finding his place within the rapidly evolving architectural landscape of the era. The book delves into the early years of the Burnham and Root partnership, which was marked by both financial hardship and creative innovation. The author skillfully portrays Rootââ â¢s artistic and personal qualities - his love of music and poetry, his intuitive design sense, and his capacity for deep friendships. The book ultimately reveals Root's influence as a pioneer in the field of architecture, offering insights into the creative spirit that shaped not only the city of Chicago but also the architectural styles of his time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This biography highlights the life and work of John Wellborn Root, a prominent American architect who played a key role in the development of the modern American skyscraper. Monroe's detailed research sheds light on Root's incredible career and his contributions to the field of architecture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. A new edition with new material of this important biography by the editor of Poetry about the career of her brother-in-law, the famed Chicago architect. With an introduction by Reyner Banham also not in the rare 1896 edition. 8vo, purple gilt cloth, 291 pages. Book is fine and unmarked. Jacket has three very small edge nicks and a 1/8" corner chip, and is otherwise very good, clean and bright, with price intact. Archival mylar cover protects the jacket. Extremely scarce.…

Condition: very good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. 8vo pp.291. book.