Lee McAlester
Lee McAlester , a geologist by profession, is Chairman of the Geology Department at Southern Methodist University and was formerly Dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences there. He is the author of several geology textbooks as well as numerous scientific monographs and papers. He has an active interest in architectural history and has been involved in many Dallas preservation projects.
Lee McAlester , a geologist by profession, is Chairman of the Geology Department at Southern Methodist University and was formerly Dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences there. He is the author of several geology textbooks as well as numerous scientific monographs and papers. He has an active interest in architectural history and has been involved in many Dallas preservation projects. See less
Lee McAlester's Featured Books
Lee McAlester book reviews
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A field guide to American houses
Indispensable
by metra2, Jun 14, 2012
An indispensable guide to discovering American housing styles by their appearance. So thorough that I only wish the guide had covered commercial, governmental and religious buildings too! Read More
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A field guide to American houses
Necessary part of your toolbox
by misty4th, Feb 18, 2010
As a local historian I find this the definative book in this area. If you are researching old buildings, you need this book. Read More
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A field guide to American houses
deserves 10 stars!
by quasar, Nov 29, 2008
This is a wonderful book filled with numerous photographs of houses in each style discussed. Some of the homes,sadly have since been torn down. (I'd love to see the 2 story sod house described in the ... Read More