A comprehensive survey of the architectural styles and trends of colonial America, from the early 17th century through the Revolutionary War era. The book covers a wide range of building types, including houses, churches, public buildings, and forts, and provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of each. The authors' extensive research and expertise make this book an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history of American architecture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.