This book is a beautifully illustrated guide to the historic houses and buildings of New England. Edwin Whitefield, a landscape painter and illustrator, traveled throughout the region in the mid-19th century, sketching and documenting the architecture and landscapes of the area. His illustrations are accompanied by detailed descriptions of the buildings, their history, and their significance in the development of New England society. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in architectural history, American history, or the visual arts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.