Samuel Howe's book is a lavish celebration of the finest country houses and gardens built in the United States in the early 20th century. With over 100 photographs and detailed descriptions of each property, Howe offers a stunning array of architectural styles, from Art Deco to Tudor Revival. This book is an essential reference for architects, historians, and anyone interested in the history and evolution of American domestic architecture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.