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THE ANATOMY OF THE VILLAGE

by Thomas Sharp

Published by Penguin. 1st. 1946

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.

Stock no. 1830725

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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

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