Architectural Maxims and Theorems and Lecture on the Education and Character of the Architect (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1847. Excerpt: ... application to the dry details of professional practice. His ambition must be to be the agreeable, intelligent companion, nay the valued friend, of those, whose interests he may be called upon to protect, and whose property he may be required to improve by the results of his skill and taste. He must strive to be considered as something more than the mere necessity of the moment, disregarded and thrown off, when the time for his employment shall have passed. We have now, Gentlemen, for two years in this room pursued together the investigation of the different branches of our subject. I have endeavored with an earnest zeal to open to you the vast and attractive studies of ancient art and of modern science. It is impossible in a course of lectures, however elaborated, thoroughly to teach any subject. The Professor can only slightly treat upon its different branches, lay down the general principles, and point out the course of study, which the Student must pursue in his own closet, in order to investigate and learn fully the laws and practice of any pursuit. I trust and expect, that you will not have rested satisfied with the instruction I may have communicated; but that you will have consulted other authorities, and made yourself master of all the bearings of each subject--or at least be prepared so to do. Other Works by the same Author. In carrying out such a course you may easily imagine the eager desire, which has animated me to fulfil your expectation, and to acquire your confidence. The midnight lamp in the quiet of my own study has constantly witnessed my efforts to prepare worthily the noble objects, which I have had to bring before your notice. I have disregarded the labor and spared no cost. I am aware, that some of the divisions will in afteryears, ..