Root Cellars in America: Their History, Design and Construction 1609-1920 - signed by the author.
Amesbury, MA: Powwow River Books, 2018. Third edition, greatly expanded. Paperback. Octavo, pp. 232. Illustrated with b/w photos and drawings. Signed by the author on the title page. New. Item #20179
A field guide and survey of different types of root cellars, pits, trenches, root houses, and others that were used for centuries to preserve root crops and vegetables before the advent of affordable refrigeration for home use. Includes information about construction, design principles, and other details. An interesting work on a neglected aspect of domestic architecture.
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