Ebook87 pages34 minutes
Little Book of Log Cabins: How to Build and Furnish Them
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
3/5
()
About this ebook
Over a century ago, when he first wrote this little guide, William Sydney Wicks (1854–1919) whimsically observed that while early man lived in nature out of necessity, modern man has taken to the woods by choice. Wicks was a highly successful architect whose imprint can still be seen throughout Buffalo, New York, in dozens of churches, hotels, libraries, houses, and other structures. For several years, he was also Buffalo's park commissioner.
Wicks' lovely little how-to manual—complete with simple diagrams and step-by-step details—is the ideal dream book for people who think of someday building their own rustic cottage. It's a charming repository of practical shelters and make-it-yourself log furnishings that will inspire every home craftsman and everyone who yearns to get back to nature. Building instructions are accompanied by clear, accurate line drawings of simple log structures, lean-tos, fancy Adirondack cabins, fireplaces, stairways, furniture, beamed ceilings, and much more.
A perfect guide for anyone who loves the outdoors, the Little Book of Log Cabins will provide a feast for browsing and for practical projects.
Wicks' lovely little how-to manual—complete with simple diagrams and step-by-step details—is the ideal dream book for people who think of someday building their own rustic cottage. It's a charming repository of practical shelters and make-it-yourself log furnishings that will inspire every home craftsman and everyone who yearns to get back to nature. Building instructions are accompanied by clear, accurate line drawings of simple log structures, lean-tos, fancy Adirondack cabins, fireplaces, stairways, furniture, beamed ceilings, and much more.
A perfect guide for anyone who loves the outdoors, the Little Book of Log Cabins will provide a feast for browsing and for practical projects.
Author
William S. Wicks
William S. Wicks is the author of the manual Log Cabins and Cottages: How to Build and Furnish Them. Wicks served as Buffalo parks commissioner from 1897 to 1900. He was a life member of the Historical Society and the Buffalo Fine Arts Academy as well as a fellow of the American Institute of Architects. Wicks retired from the Green & Wicks architectural firm in 1917 and passed away two years later.
Related to Little Book of Log Cabins
Related ebooks
Log Cabins: How to Build and Furnish Them Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHow to Build Cabins, Lodges and Bungalows Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Log Cabin Book: A Complete Builder's Guide to Small Homes and Shelters Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Complete Guide to Building With Rocks & Stone: Stonework Projects and Techniques Explained Simply Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Woodcraft Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Hunting and Fishing Camp Builder's Guide: A Complete Guide to Building Your Own Outdoor Lodge Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGarden Carpentry - Span, Roof, Greenhouse, Toolshed, Wheelbarrow, Gates, Garden Lights, Summer House, Shelter Etc. Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWoodworking on the Farm - With Information on Trees and Lumber, Tools, Sawing, Framing and Various Other Aspects of Farm Carpentry Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWoodcraft and Camping Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Woodwright’s Guide: Working Wood with Wedge and Edge Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How to Build Your Own Shed or Outdoor Erection - A Guide for Anybody Handy with a Tool Kit and Wishing to Build Their Own Shed Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe EZ Guide to Building a Koi Pond Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Rustic Carpentry Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Woodcraft: A Guide to Camping and Survival Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Old-Time Camp Stoves and Fireplaces Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCamping and Woodcraft: A Handbook for Vacation Campers and Travelers in the Woods Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How to Build Your Dream Cabin in the Woods: The Ultimate Guide to Building and Maintaining a Backcountry Getaway Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsRustic Carpentry: Woodworking with Natural Timber Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFarm DIY: 20 Useful and Fun Projects for Your Farm or Homestead Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSo You Want to Build a Little Log Cabin in the Woods? A How To...And How Not To Book Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsShelters, Shacks, and Shanties Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Tiny House Builder: How to Build a Simple Wooden House - Step By Step Guide With Over 100 Pictures and Plans Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Wilderness Life DIY: A City Family Bumbles Towards Self-Sufficiency Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHandy Farm Devices and How to Make Them Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Complete Guide to Building Your Own Tree House: For Parents and Adults who are Kids at Heart Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Cabins & Cottages, Revised & Expanded Edition: The Basics of Building a Getaway Retreat for Hunting, Camping, and Rustic Living Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLog Cabins and Outbuildings: A Guide to Building Homes, Barns, Greenhouses, and More Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Projects to Get You Off the Grid: Rain Barrels, Chicken Coops, and Solar Panels Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Architecture For You
Architecture and How to Sketch it - Illustrated by Sketches of Typical Examples Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Become An Exceptional Designer: Effective Colour Selection For You And Your Client Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Martha Stewart's Organizing: The Manual for Bringing Order to Your Life, Home & Routines Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Shinto the Kami Way Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How to Fix Absolutely Anything: A Homeowner's Guide Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5House Beautiful: Colors for Your Home: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Paint Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHome Sweet Maison: The French Art of Making a Home Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Architecture 101: From Frank Gehry to Ziggurats, an Essential Guide to Building Styles and Materials Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Down to Earth: Laid-back Interiors for Modern Living Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Flatland Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Little Book of Living Small Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Timber Framing for the Rest of Us: A Guide to Contemporary Post and Beam Construction Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Live Beautiful Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Solar Power Demystified: The Beginners Guide To Solar Power, Energy Independence And Lower Bills Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5My Creative Space: How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and Spark Innovation Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Frommer's Athens and the Greek Islands Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsRustic Modern Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Year-Round Solar Greenhouse: How to Design and Build a Net-Zero Energy Greenhouse Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Lies Across America: What Our Historic Sites Get Wrong Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Get Your House Right: Architectural Elements to Use & Avoid Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Feng Shui Modern Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Making Midcentury Modern Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Nesting Place: It Doesn't Have to Be Perfect to Be Beautiful Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Bright Ages: A New History of Medieval Europe Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Cozy Minimalist Home: More Style, Less Stuff Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Decorate: 1,000 Professional Design Ideas for Every Room in Your Home Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Welcome Home: A Cozy Minimalist Guide to Decorating and Hosting All Year Round Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWalkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Reviews for Little Book of Log Cabins
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
3/5
1 rating0 reviews
Book preview
Little Book of Log Cabins - William S. Wicks
Enjoying the preview?
Page 1 of 1