In this comprehensive reconstruction of the nation’s architectural past is a complete description and evaluation of a wide variety of building styles – from the primitive dugouts and cabins of the first settlers to the Greek Revival mansions of the early Nineteenth century. It is the first book to offer thorough coverage of early architecture of the US including: homes, schools, meetinghouses, mission churches, growth of Neoclassic and Romantic styles, etc. Nearly 500 drawings and photos enhance the text making this an invaluable pictorial and history of the nations early architectural heritage.