William Buckland, 1734-1774: Architect of Virginia and Maryland (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258217105)

""William Buckland, 1734-1774: Architect of Virginia and Maryland"" is a biography written by Rosamond Randall Beirne. The book tells the story of William Buckland, an architect who worked in Virginia and Maryland during the mid-18th century. Buckland was responsible for designing and building some of the most important buildings of the time, including churches, public buildings, and private homes.The book explores Buckland's life and work, detailing his early years in England and his journey to America. It also delves into the social and political climate of the time and how it influenced Buckland's work. Beirne provides a comprehensive look at Buckland's architectural style and how it evolved over time.Throughout the book, Beirne uses primary sources such as letters, diaries, and architectural drawings to provide a vivid picture of Buckland's life and work. She also includes photographs and illustrations of some of Buckland's most significant buildings.Overall, ""William Buckland, 1734-1774: Architect of Virginia and Maryland"" is a fascinating look at one of the most important architects of the mid-18th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of architecture or the history of Virginia and Maryland during this time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Rosamond Randall Beirne, John Henry Scarff
ISBN-10: 1258217104
ISBN-13: 9781258217105
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 10/17/2011
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.63lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.50d