Early American Country Homes: A Return to Simpler Living

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Photographs and descriptions of 20 restored or renovated Early American country homes show different styles from around the country. The homes exude a simplicity that is somewhat rustic and somewhat country in an understated way. Tanner also features some small cabins that have been made liveable for today as well as decorating ideas, outbuildings. AUTHOR: Tim Tanner restored his first ca 1870s home in 1988, and has been involved in restoration and reproduction projects using reclaimed materials ever since then. SELLING POINTS: Inspirational and resourceful for those who are interested in building, re-creating, restoring, or just enjoying simple Early American Country styling in homes. Explores a simple style that makes us feel at home. The featured homes are gleaned from all over the country, including: Massachusetts, West Virginia, Ohio, Idaho, Connecticut, Utah, Virginia, Maine, Michigan, and Kentucky. In addition, there's a separate chapter on cabins, which incorporates brief glimpses of representative cabins from even more locales. ILLUSTRATIONS: 200 colour photographs

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Tim Tanner restored his first circa 1870s home in 1988, and has been involved in restoration and reproduction projects using reclaimed materials ever since then. He is an artist in and around Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and is on the faculty at Brigham Young University Idaho, where he teaches Art and Design.