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Folk Housing in Middle Virginia: A Structural Analysis of Historic Artifacts,Used
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In this fascinating analysis of eighteenthcentury vernacular houses of Middle Virginia, Henry Glassie presents a revolutionary and carefully constructed methodology for looking at houses and interpreting from them the people who built and used them. Glassie believes that all relevant historical evidence unwritten as well as written must be taken into account before historical truth can be found. He in convinced that any study of mans past must make use of nonverbal and verbal evidence, since written history the story of man as recorded by the intellectual elite does not tell us much about the everyday life, thoughts, and fears of the ordinary people of the past. Such people have always been in the majority, however, and a way has to be found to include them in any valid history. In Folk Housing in Middle Virginia Glassie admirably sets forth such a way.The people who lived in Middle Virginia in the eighteenth century are almost unknown to history because so little has been written about them. After Glassie selected the area roughly Goochland and Louisa counties for study, he selected a representative part of the countryside, recorded all the older houses there, developed a transformational grammar of traditional house designs, and examined the areas architectural stability and change.Comparing the houses with written accounts of the period, he found that the houses became more formal and lee related to their environment at the same time as the areas established political, economic, and religious institutions were disintegrating. It is as though the builders of the houses were deliberately trying to impose order on the surrounding chaotic world. Previous orthodox historical interpretations of the period have failed to note this. Glassie has provided new insights into the intellectual and social currents of the period, and at that time has rescued a heretofore littleknown people from historiographical oblivion. Combining a fresh, perceptive approach with a broad interdisciplinary body of knowledge, ha has made an invaluable breakthrough in showing the way to understand the people of history who have left their material things as their only legacy.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Folk Housing in Middle Virginia'? A: The book focuses on the analysis of eighteenth-century vernacular houses in Middle Virginia, using a methodology that incorporates both written and unwritten historical evidence.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Folk Housing in Middle Virginia' is Henry Glassie, a noted scholar in the field of architectural history.
- Q: What unique methodology does Glassie use in this book? A: Glassie employs a transformational grammar of traditional house designs to analyze the historical context and social conditions of the people who built and inhabited these homes.
- Q: What historical period does the book explore? A: The book explores the eighteenth century, specifically focusing on the lives and homes of the people in Middle Virginia during this time.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, 'Folk Housing in Middle Virginia' is a valuable resource for academic research, offering insights into architectural history and social context.
- Q: What are the book's dimensions or pages? A: The book has a total of 246 pages, making it a comprehensive study of the topic.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been previously owned but is still in good shape.
- Q: What kind of insights can readers expect from this book? A: Readers can expect new insights into the intellectual and social currents of the eighteenth century, particularly regarding ordinary people's lives and experiences.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Folk Housing in Middle Virginia' published? A: The book was published on February 23, 1976.