Saltbox And Cape Cod Houses [Hardcover]

Stanley Schuler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2000

Here is a new, larger edition of a classic reference. From its origins on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in the seventeenth century, this charming and practical style of house has been transplanted and modified to accommodate varying life styles from as far away as Hawai`i. Stanley Schuler has brought together the architectural history of the Cape Cod House with many floor-plans and photographs to be studied and enjoyed by all who live in, restore, or want to build their own Cape Cod House. Examples range from the tiny single style to double, triple, modified and "modern" interpretations--all of which were practical at the time they were built.

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About the Author

From Lyme, Connecticut, Stanley Schuler is the author of many books on architecture, household maintenance, and gardening. He is the former editor of Handy Andy magazine and has personally remodeled many homes himself.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing; 2nd Revised & enlarged edition (2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764309986
• ISBN-13: 978-0764309984
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #605,583 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful pictorial reference, August 29, 1997

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This review is from: Saltbox and Cape Cod Houses (Hardcover)

A photographic chronical of Saltbox and Cape Cod houses from Colonial times to the present day. A good idea book for anyone intending to build either style house.

5.0 out of 5 stars a gorgeous book, October 25, 2009

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This review is from: Saltbox And Cape Cod Houses (Hardcover)

If you like salt box and colonial homes, this is a beautiful book full of color photos and floor plans of some of the prettiest homes one has ever seen from a long bygone era. Perfect to give someone who wants to restore an old home or build one of their own. The book is worth it just for the photos. I highly recommend it.

2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poorly written by author with a bad attitude, October 16, 2006

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David Durinzi (Fairport, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Saltbox and Cape Cod Houses (Hardcover)

Don't waste your money if you're looking for any written help on Saltboxes or Capes. The photos are adequate but the author's attitude toward architects and builders is malevolent.