In the erudite compendium 'The Englishman's House: A Practical Guide for Selecting and Building a House', C. J. Richardson delivers an essential reference that traverses the multifaceted realm of domestic architecture. Richardson's meticulous analysis is both instructional and cautionary, offering a wealth of advice to discerning homeowners and potential buyers on recognizing architectural excellence and eschewing mediocrity. The book is a stylistic and practical treasure trove, elucidating the characteristics of different types of dwellings, from the quaint cottage to the grand villa, with a keen insight into components that enrich and defects that mar their design. Its comprehensive scope, encompassing critiques and recommendations, transcends mere aesthetic appraisal, evolving into a revered manual in the literary context of architectural guidance. C. J. Richardson, esteemed in his field, pens this guide with the gravitas of seasoned expertise. Likely informed by an illustrious career in architecture, his observations are underpinned by a deep understanding of structural integrity and a pursuit of design excellence. The text reflects an intimate familiarity with the elegance of classical design, and the author's passion to educate readers on the avoidance of commonplace construction oversights reveals a commitment to preserving the integrity of the Englishman's abode. 'The Englishman's House' invites readers to invest not only in a house, but in a legacy of quality and taste. It is highly recommended for aficionados of architecture, seasoned builders, and anyone aspiring to own a home that epitomizes both form and function. Richardson's scholarly tome is an indispensable guide for those who endeavor to surround themselves with not just walls and roofs, but with the time-honored tradition of architectural distinction and domestic sanctuaries that stand the test of time.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1871. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

This collection of exquisite photographs and illuminating writings invites readers into the favorite rooms of some of England’s most revered celebrities. Everyone has a treasured place to read, study, work, and dream—but there’s something special about an English room. In this handsome volume filled with perceptive photographs, some of England’s most renowned figures share their favorite spaces and their personal musings about Englishness and English rooms. Benedict Cumberbatch reveals his favorite place to read a script; Jeanette Winterson describes why she adores the Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris; P. D. James discusses the inspiration for her novel The Black Tower; and fashion designer Paul Smith contemplates the joys of his book-lined study. Gilbert & George invite you into their Queen Anne house, while Alan Bennett explains his rumpled existence in Primrose Hill. Derry Moore’s discerning eye captures the essence of the English room, whether in a country cottage, large estate, ancient chapel, or artist studio at home or abroad. All those with a passion for English culture, society, design, and fashion will take pleasure in this unique view into the private lives of some of England’s most public figures.

The Englishman’s Boy brilliantly links together Hollywood in the 1920s with one of the bloodiest, most brutal events of the nineteenth-century Canadian West – the Cypress Hills Massacre. Vanderhaeghe’s rendering of the stark, dramatic beauty of the western landscape and of Hollywood in its most extravagant era – with its visionaries, celebrities, and dreamers – provides vivid background for scenes of action, adventure, and intrigue. Richly textured, evocative of time and place, this is an unforgettable novel about power, greed, and the pull of dreams that has at its centre the haunting story of a young drifter – “the Englishman’s boy” – whose fate, ultimately, is a tragic one.

Thirty-three gardens of exceptional merit, quality, and beauty are described by their owners, professional and nonprofessional gardeners, recounting the planning and maintenance of the garden in detail.