My House: Chips The Builder Threw Away (1904)

""My House: Chips The Builder Threw Away"" is a book written by Edward Augustus Brackett and published in 1904. The book is a memoir that tells the story of the author's journey to build his dream house. The title is a metaphor for the challenges and setbacks that the author faced during the construction process. The book is divided into chapters that follow the author's progress as he navigates the complexities of building a house. The author shares his experiences with hiring contractors, navigating building codes and permits, and dealing with unexpected setbacks. The book provides insight into the challenges of building a house in the early 20th century and the author's personal struggles with money and time management.Throughout the book, the author reflects on the importance of perseverance and determination in achieving one's goals. He also shares his personal philosophy on the value of hard work and the satisfaction that comes from creating something with one's own hands. ""My House: Chips The Builder Threw Away"" is a unique and insightful memoir that provides a glimpse into the world of home construction in the early 1900s. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of architecture and the challenges of building a home.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.