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THE ANATOMY OF THE VILLAGE

Written by Thomas Sharp
Published by Penguin in 1946

THE ANATOMY OF THE VILLAGE
Written by Thomas Sharp.
Stock no. 1830725
1st. 1946. Softcover. Very good condition.

An essay which attempts to set out in a brief and direct form some of the main principles of village planning. Oblong format, card wraps. B/w photos. 72 pages. Corners of covers & top and tail of spine lightly worn. Foxing to spine. Covers are lightly browned. Contents clean.

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Front cover

Cover of THE ANATOMY OF THE VILLAGE by Thomas Sharp

Contents

  • PAST AND PRESENT
  • CHAPTER I. The English Tradition
  • 1. The place of precedent
  • 2. Village sitting and plan-form
  • 3. Village character
  • 4. The village community
  • CHAPTER II. The Village To-Day
  • FUTURE
  • CHAPTER III. Social Requirements in Villages
  • 1. Types of Village
  • 2. Factors in location and sitting
  • 3. Factors governing size
  • 4. Types of village buildings
  • 5. Open spaces
  • CHAPTER IV. Village Plan Forms
  • 1. Arrangement of buildings
  • 2. Psychology of plan shapes
  • CHAPTER V. Building and Planning
  • 1. Architectural character
  • 2. Planting and Furnishing