Making Houston ModernThe Life and Architecture of Howard Barnstone

Complex, controversial, and prolific, Howard Barnstone was a central figure in the world of twentieth-century modern architecture. Recognized as Houston's foremost modern architect in the 1950s, Barnstone came to prominence for his designs with partner Preston M. Bolton, which transposed the rigorous and austere architectural practices of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe to the hot, steamy coastal plai…

In Scarlet and Silk or Recollections of Hunting and Steeplechase Riding

This vintage book offers an authentic glimpse into nineteenth century hunting, with anecdotes, details of notable figure and events, comments on the its particulars, and much more. Insightful and entertaining, this is a volume that will appeal to those with an interest in the history of English hunting, and one that would make for a worthy addition to collections of hunting literature. Contents…

The Country House (with Designs)

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Architecture of the Lower Rio Grande ValleyAn Introduction

Through photographs, Architecture of the Lower Rio Grande Valley: An Introduction, celebrates the architecture of the Texas-Mexico border region, its craftsmen, its cultures and its climate. The 40 architectural images by Pino Shah provide a journey through 160 years of history and heritage, revealing the border's built environment as altered through diverse cultures: Mexican, Spanish, Americ…