Barry Parker (1867-1944) was a leading figure in the Arts and Crafts
Movement in England. In partnership with Raymond Unwin he planned the
world's first 'Garden City', at Letchworth, and London's Hampstead
Garden Suburb. They also designed many individual houses and other
buildings. In 1910 Parker began publication of a series of essays called
'Modern Country Homes in England' in The Craftsman, an influential
American journal. It was his hope that these would be eventually
collected together in book form, and would thus stand as a statement of
his architectural beliefs. This volume, first published in 1986, is
based upon these essays, and offers a critical evaluation of Parker's
work. Many of the illustrations are taken from original drawings and
photographs.