How To Make A Country Place: An Account Of The Successes And The Mistakes Of An Amateur (1914)

""How To Make A Country Place: An Account Of The Successes And The Mistakes Of An Amateur"" is a book written by Joseph Dillaway Sawyer in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive guide on how to create a country estate or rural retreat. Sawyer, an amateur in the field, shares his personal experiences and insights on the successes and failures he encountered while establishing his own country place. The book covers a wide range of topics, including choosing a location, planning the layout of the property, designing and building the house, landscaping, and maintaining the estate. Sawyer also touches on the financial aspects of creating a country place, such as estimating costs and managing expenses. The book is written in a conversational style, making it accessible to readers of all levels of expertise. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in creating their own country estate or rural retreat.An Account Of The Successes And The Mistakes Of An Amateur In Thirty-Five Years Of Farming, Building, And Development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.