American Country Houses of the Gilded Age, by Arnold Lewis. 130 Pages. Softbound. William Sheldon's "Artistic Country Seats" was first published in 1887 and was universally hailed for its superb photographs, clearly detailed plans and elevations, as well as for Sheldon's commentary about the total of 97 spectacular Victorian buildings included in the volume. Many of the homes have long since been destroyed, but Sheldon's epic has now been reproduced in this new edition that captures the spirit of "The Gilded Age". If you marvel at the grandiosity of American Victorian architecture you will thoroughly enjoy this book that was created as a celebration of structures that were celebrations in themselves. A great book. $14.95 (BK-0580)