Convenient Houses, With Fifty Plans for the HousekeeperThis book was intended to inspire and instruct both homeowners and housewives as to the perfect house with an emphasis on convenience and workability. He also talks about practical building tips and ways in which such a house could be paid for. |
Contents
CHAPTER | |
CHAPTER III | |
CHAPTER IV | |
A JOURNEY THROUGH THE HOUSE CHAPTER V | |
CHAPTER VI | |
CHAPTER VII | |
CHAPTER VIII | |
CHAPTER XXII | |
CHAPTER XXIII | |
CHAPTER XXIV | |
CHAPTER XXV | |
CHAPTER XXVI | |
PRACTICAL HOUSEBUILDING CHAPTER XXVII | |
CHAPTER XXVIII | |
CHAPTER XXIX | |
CHAPTER IX | |
CHAPTER X | |
CHAPTER XI | |
CHAPTER XII | |
CHAPTER XIII | |
CHAPTER XIV | |
PLANS OF FIFTY CONVENIENT HOUSES CHAPTER XV | |
CHAPTER XVI | |
CHAPTER XVII | |
CHAPTER XVIII | |
CHAPTER XIX | |
CHAPTER XX | |
CHAPTER XXI | |
CHAPTER XXX | |
CHAPTER XXXI | |
CHAPTER XXXII | |
CHAPTER XXXIII | |
CHAPTER XXXIV | |
CHAPTER XXXV | |
CHAPTER XXXVI | |
BUSINESS POINTS IN BUILDING CHAPTER XXXVII | |
HOW TO SECURE A HOME CHAPTER XXXVIII | |
CHAPTER XXXIX | |
CHAPTER XL | |
INDEX | |
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