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Ville des maisons en bois : Georgetown, Guyane par Davis, Mr Compton
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Merrell Publishers The Limited
ISBN-10
1858946646
ISBN-13
9781858946641
eBay Product ID (ePID)
237688629
Product Key Features
Book Title
City of Wooden Houses : Georgetown, Guyana
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Buildings / General, South America / General, Historic Preservation / General, Regional
Publication Year
2017
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Travel, Architecture
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Length
11.4 in
Item Width
9.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
Georgetown, capital of Guyana, on the northeast coast of South America, has been described as 'the Venice of the West Indies', and its elegant canals and bridges, lush tropical vegetation and handsome buildings make it a place of great beauty. The city's architecture is essentially colonial, having been molded by the French, Dutch, British and Spanish during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Built in a classical style reinterpreted by local craftsmen and realized largely in the region's plentiful wood rather than more durable brick and stone, these buildings are now suffering from neglect and the ravages of the hot, humid climate. Some are being carefully preserved and maintained, but many more are disintegrating or being demolished to make way for development, much of it in glass and concrete.This book documents those colonial buildings, some of which have disappeared even since they were photographed. Compton Davis begins by giving a brief history of Georgetown itself, describing the influences that resulted in its charming and characteristic architecture, and explaining the various house types that are to be found in the city. The main part of the book is organized geographically, dividing the city into its various districts and describing the notable houses to be found in each. Photographs of the buildings and their particular features are accompanied by short descriptive and historical texts. During the thirty years since the project began, a number of the buildings have disappeared - some destroyed by fire and others by decay, and some more recently demolished and replaced by concrete structures. The photographs have become a historical document and visual archive that charts the transformation of the building culture of Georgetown during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries, from its original colonial wooden structures to an international style based on glass and concrete. The photographs also commemorate the elegant colonial garden city that Georgetown once was, as well as celebrating the Guyanese craftsmen and builders who helped to shape it.This beautiful book, lovingly photographed and researched over several decades, will appeal to architecture lovers everywhere, as well as to those interested in colonial history, the visual history of South America and the history of building in wood. It will also appeal to conservationists and preservationists and anyone interested in the protection of vulnerable buildings., Georgetown, capital of Guyana, on the northeast coast of South America, has been described as 'the Venice of the West Indies', and its elegant canals and bridges, lush tropical vegetation and handsome buildings make it a place of great beauty. The city's architecture is essentially colonial, having been molded by the French, Dutch, British and Spanish during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Built in a classical style reinterpreted by local craftsmen and realized largely in the region's plentiful wood rather than more durable brick and stone, these buildings are now suffering from neglect and the ravages of the hot, humid climate. Some are being carefully preserved and maintained, but many more are disintegrating or being demolished to make way for development, much of it in glass and concrete. This book documents those colonial buildings, some of which have disappeared even since they were photographed. Compton Davis begins by giving a brief history of Georgetown itself, describing the influences that resulted in its charming and characteristic architecture, and explaining the various house types that are to be found in the city. The main part of the book is organized geographically, dividing the city into its various districts and describing the notable houses to be found in each. Photographs of the buildings and their particular features are accompanied by short descriptive and historical texts. During the thirty years since the project began, a number of the buildings have disappeared - some destroyed by fire and others by decay, and some more recently demolished and replaced by concrete structures. The photographs have become a historical document and visual archive that charts the transformation of the building culture of Georgetown during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries, from its original colonial wooden structures to an international style based on glass and concrete. The photographs also commemorate the elegant colonial garden city that Georgetown once was, as well as celebrating the Guyanese craftsmen and builders who helped to shape it. This beautiful book, lovingly photographed and researched over several decades, will appeal to architecture lovers everywhere, as well as to those interested in colonial history, the visual history of South America and the history of building in wood. It will also appeal to conservationists and preservationists and anyone interested in the protection of vulnerable buildings.
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- r***n (578)- Évaluation laissée par l'acheteur.Six derniers moisAchat vérifiéI am from Guyana, and I am proud to see these photos, descriptions, streets, etc. of these beautiful, memorable wooden structures of my native land. I also spent time teaching in Georgetown, Guyana, a city I so loved. Thank you to the Author for such beautiful, treasured memories and the time, energy, and effort in putting it all together. Blessing to you for this book...I love it!
- m***t (426)- Évaluation laissée par l'acheteur.Dernier moisAchat vérifiéJust as described. Shipped quickly. Thank you.
- 2***a (45)- Évaluation laissée par l'acheteur.Dernier moisAchat vérifiéAmazing deal! The description said like new but the box and cards inside were still wrapped in plastic so it had never been used or opened. There was one little corner on the box that was not perfect but I’ve received brand new decks like that before just from shipping. I will definitely purchase from this seller again.
- a***9 (75)- Évaluation laissée par l'acheteur.Six derniers moisAchat vérifiéFast shipper, item was well packed for shipping, item received was not in great condition. But seller quickly responded to the problem, and could not have been more helpful, I would gladly buy from this seller again.
- u***y (99)- Évaluation laissée par l'acheteur.Six derniers moisAchat vérifiéNot exactly as described. Condition on listing "very good; damaged". Item has puncture/tear in middle of box. Wish used actual pictures instead of stock photo and "shelving wear on corners" to see actual damage. Luckily, not gifting to anyone. Shipping time was reasonable. Shipping packaging was lacking; padded envelope ONLY for a box kit, no protection. Otherwise no damage to actual kit parts. Overall satisfied with this transaction because of price for condition.Pokémon Crochet Eevee Kit: includes materials to make Eevee and instructions fo (#356590683806)
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- r***n (578)- Évaluation laissée par l'acheteur.Six derniers moisAchat vérifiéI am from Guyana, and I am proud to see these photos, descriptions, streets, etc. of these beautiful, memorable wooden structures of my native land. I also spent time teaching in Georgetown, Guyana, a city I so loved. Thank you to the Author for such beautiful, treasured memories and the time, energy, and effort in putting it all together. Blessing to you for this book...I love it!
- m***t (426)- Évaluation laissée par l'acheteur.Dernier moisAchat vérifiéJust as described. Shipped quickly. Thank you.
- 2***a (45)- Évaluation laissée par l'acheteur.Dernier moisAchat vérifiéAmazing deal! The description said like new but the box and cards inside were still wrapped in plastic so it had never been used or opened. There was one little corner on the box that was not perfect but I’ve received brand new decks like that before just from shipping. I will definitely purchase from this seller again.
- a***9 (75)- Évaluation laissée par l'acheteur.Six derniers moisAchat vérifiéFast shipper, item was well packed for shipping, item received was not in great condition. But seller quickly responded to the problem, and could not have been more helpful, I would gladly buy from this seller again.
- u***y (99)- Évaluation laissée par l'acheteur.Six derniers moisAchat vérifiéNot exactly as described. Condition on listing "very good; damaged". Item has puncture/tear in middle of box. Wish used actual pictures instead of stock photo and "shelving wear on corners" to see actual damage. Luckily, not gifting to anyone. Shipping time was reasonable. Shipping packaging was lacking; padded envelope ONLY for a box kit, no protection. Otherwise no damage to actual kit parts. Overall satisfied with this transaction because of price for condition.Pokémon Crochet Eevee Kit: includes materials to make Eevee and instructions fo (#356590683806)