The Encyclopedia of Furniture
The Encyclopedia of Furniture

Author: Joseph Aronson

Publisher: Potter Style

Published: 1961-12-13

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 0517037351

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A completely revised edition, covering every period and development to the present, the designers and makers, the woods and other materials, the architecture and decoration. 2,000 photographs. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.

French and English furniture distinctive styles and periods described and illustrated
French and English furniture distinctive styles and periods described and illustrated

Author: Esther Singleton

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-06-03

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13:

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This work by Esther Singleton is for everyone who is interested in French and English furniture since the Renaissance period. It provides a comprehensive and precise view of the different periods or styles. A chapter is devoted to each period in this volume. Singleton (1865-1930) was a creative American author and journalist. She wrote a huge number of books on subjects such as furniture, European cities, and The Shakespeare Garden. Content includes: Louis XIII Period Jacobean Period Louis XIV. Period Queen Anne Period Early Georgian Period Louis XV. Period Chippendale Period Louis XVI. Period Adam Period Heppelwhite Period Sheraton Period Empire Period

A Manual of Historic Ornament
A Manual of Historic Ornament

Author: Richard Glazier

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-07-12

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 0486149366

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Hundreds of detailed illustrations depict painted pilasters from Pompeii, early Gothic stone carvings, a detail from a stained glass window in Canterbury Cathedral, more. Over 700 black-and-white illustrations, 16 plates of photographs.

The Invisible Man - Literary Touchstone Edition
The Invisible Man - Literary Touchstone Edition

Author: Herbert George Wells

Publisher: Prestwick House Inc

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 9781580493420

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This Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Classic? includes a glossary and reader?s notes to help the modern reader understand Wells? commentary on this all-too-human desire.H.G. Wells? classic The Invisible Man is an artful combination of a psychological thriller and science fiction novel. A young scientist who discovers the secret of invisibility feels initial joy at his newfound freedoms and abilities, but quickly turns to despair when he realizes the many things he has sacrificed in the pursuit of science. While he struggles to create the formula that will restore his visibility and his connection to other people, murder and mayhem ensue. The Invisible Man is a fascinating account of humanity?s obsession with science and the unforeseen consequences that arise from reckless experimentation. The novel has been captivating readers for well over a century, and it is sure to remain a timeless portrayal of the human desire to overcome the laws of nature and gai

Manual of Traditional Wood Carving
Manual of Traditional Wood Carving

Author: Paul N. Hasluck

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-12-03

Total Pages: 588

ISBN-13: 0486154181

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Superb guide to every aspect of the craft combines practical instruction with more than 1,000 photos and diagrams. Projects range from simple — boxes, chests, chairs — to complex — tables, cabinets, beds.