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This special re-print edition of Wm. Gray's book "A Treatise on Rural Architecture" is a historical guide to planning and constructing rural buildings. Written in 1852, chapters include The Progress of Rural Architecture, Farm Houses, Farm Offices, Examples of Farm Steadings, Cottages, Gates and Railings. Included is an extensive appendix featuring numerous building plans. A truly interesting read for those interested in rural construction, such as traditional British farm houses, cottages and more. Complete with dozens of building plans. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.