Settling In: Early Homes of Western Canada - Faye Reinberg Holt

What was it like to live in a teepee? How did people find comfort in a cold and tiny sod house in pioneer times? Settling In: Early Homes of Western Canada showcases the fascinating range of homes dotting the West from the early days to the end of the Second World War. Through photos and text, readers discover the challenges of building early homes, as well as popular construction methods and styles for these homes. First Nations people, penniless settlers, and wealthy entrepreneurs erected homes ranging from forts, missions, and log cabins to prefabricated houses, mansions, and multifamily tenements. Their cultures and lifestyles, construction methods, and materials meant early architecture was as diverse as the geography and people themselves.

9781550594188   PB     $9.95