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The house with sixteen handmade doors, a tale of architectural choice and craftsmanship, Henry Petroski ; with photographs by Catherine Petroski

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The house with sixteen handmade doors, a tale of architectural choice and craftsmanship, Henry Petroski ; with photographs by Catherine Petroski

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The house with sixteen handmade doors

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

871219743

Responsibility statement

Henry Petroski ; with photographs by Catherine Petroski

Sub title

a tale of architectural choice and craftsmanship

Summary

"When Henry Petroski and his wife Catherine bought a charming but modest six-decades-old island retreat in coastal Maine, Petroski couldn't help but admire its unusual construction. An eminent expert on engineering, history, and design, he began wondering about the place's origins and evolution: who built it, and how? What needs, materials, technologies, historical developments, and laws shaped it? How had it fared through the years with its various inhabitants?"--Dust jacket flap

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