The Federation House: Australia's Own Style by Hugh Fraser and Ray Joyce

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners. Interior and binding are excellent. Dust jacket has wear at top and tail, with a stain to top back cover. Dust jacket is now enclosed in protective covering. Large quarto size book.

Federation-style housing is a unique and fascinating period of Australia's architectural history. Although the Federation house borrowed styles from many countries and eras, from English Queen Anne to Art Nouveau, it had a distinctive nationalistic flavour - God Save the Queen and Advance Australia Fair at the same time.

This book is more than a mere series of pictures and descriptions. It provides guidance to owners and prospective owners of Federation houses on how to restore them to their original glory, offers tips on specialised maintenance, and lists the names of experts who possess the necessary skills. (book flap)