The American Porch: An Informal History of an Informal Place
- ISBN-10
- 1585746630
- ISBN-13
- 9781585746637
- Category
- Architecture / History / General
- Pages
- 346
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002
- Publisher
- Lyons Press
- Author
- Michael Dolan
Description
A fascinating look at an American institution--a place where public life meets private.
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