Comment on 92
I believe that our books are quite similar. My book “De la distribution des maisons de plaisance, et de la décoration des édifices en general” by Jacques-Francois Blondel is about houses or chateaus in the french context. There is not only a connection by the content of our books, but also by the personal relationship by our authors. I also had the feeling that my book, as well as yours, is a dictionary. My text is also accompanied by a lot of illustrations of architectonical elements of a house. The only thing where my book is different is about the audience. I still believe that my book is about houses owned by wealthy people, probably the bourgeoisie. Maybe your book is for a brighter audience while my book is for a specific audience.
Comment on 48
I believe that our books are quite similar. My book “De la distribution des maisons de plaisance, et de la décoration des édifices en general” by Jacques-Francois Blondel is about houses or chateaus in the french context.
I see the similarity just in the way you described your book. You used the words distribution and decoration, which is literally the title of my book.
I think my book, as well, works like instructions on how to built the right way. D’Aviler seems to have a high opinion on how to use the orders and what is beautiful or not. The garden is a big topic in my book too. I think your book is about all types of architecture while my book is about the house.