Brimming with 257 illustrations, this ecologically aware manual was written in 1881 with the farmer in mind. Its earthy, barn-building theories extend to dog- and bird-houses and are based upon principles that still shine brightly today: light and air, space, cost, beauty, and convenience. Reprint of Barn Plans and Outbuildings, Orange Judd Company, New York, 1881.
Little Book of Log Cabins: How to Build and Furnish Them by William S. Wicks Handy how-to manual, with instructions and illustrations for building cabins in the Adirondack style, fireplaces, stairways, furniture, beamed ceilings, and more. 102 line drawings.
How to Build Cabins, Lodges and Bungalows by Popular Science Monthly Whether used as a historical or a how-to document, this straightforward manual details the construction process from foundation to roof, including chapters on porches, fireplaces, and furnishings. 72 illustrations.
