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9780811824200

Rancho Deluxe Rustic Dreams and Real Western Living

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  • ISBN13:

    9780811824200

  • ISBN10:

    0811824209

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2000-03-01
  • Publisher: Chronicle Books
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Summary

Stone fireplaces, rustic wooden beams, Navajo blankets draped over leather sofas--the charming architecture and interiors so beloved from western movies and TV shows distinguish the beautiful homes inRancho Deluxe.From rugged adobe structures to the rustic glamour of a little known Hearst ranch (designed by Julia Morgan) to a contemporary house that rises out of its red cliff surroundings,Rancho Deluxetakes the "home on the range" to inspired new heights. Alan Weintraub s beautiful photographs and Alan Hess's insightful text combine for a detailed and elegant portrayal of the ranch house, the definitive home of the American West whose ruggedly comfortable style has been imitated all over the world. Featuring extensive architectural and interior details, plus historical sources,Rancho Deluxeis the essential guide to living in style, the Western way.

Author Biography

Alan Hess is architecture critic of the San Jose Mercury News and the author of numerous books, including Palm Springs Weekend (0-8118-2804-2) and Rancho Deluxe (0-8118-2420-9). He divides his time between Northern California and Michigan.

Alan Weintraub has published his photographs in numerous architectural and design publications.

Table of Contents

Prologue The Old West and Its Prarie Dreams 9(10)
Real Cowboys
19(66)
Rancho Camulos
20(7)
San Augustine Ranch
27(3)
Chase Ranch
30(11)
Ja Ranch
41(5)
Harrell Ranch House
46(5)
Ow Ranch
51(8)
Barton House
59(2)
Susanna Bixby Bryant Ranch
61(1)
Hacienda Del San Cayetano: The Bailey Ranch
62(7)
Chapman Barnard Ranch
69(6)
Kiger Ranch
75(2)
Rock Corral Ranch
77(2)
Cross Bell Ranch
79(6)
Deluxe Ranchos
85(50)
Woolaroc: The Frank Phillips Ranch
86(11)
Casa Serena: The Bradley Ranch
97(3)
Ferndale: The Doheny Ranch
100(4)
Kemper Campbell Ranch
104(7)
King Gillette Ranch
111(1)
Rancho Los Cerritos
112(5)
The Hearst Hacienda
117(1)
Rancho Diablo
118(11)
Kenyon Ranch
129(6)
Media Cowboys
135(58)
El Alisal: The Charles Fletcher Lummis Ranch
136(5)
Pahaska Teepee: The Buffalo Bill Lodge
141(5)
Blue Hawk Peak: The Pawnee Bill Ranch
146(10)
Beauty Ranch: The Jack London Ranch
156(4)
La Loma De Los Vientos: The William S. Hart Ranch
160(9)
The Will Rogers Ranch
169(9)
The Joel McCrea Ranch
178(7)
The Hopalong Cassidy Ranch
185(8)
Epilogue Today's Cowboys 193(10)
Hauer Ranch
194(9)
Acknowledgments 203(2)
Bibliography 205(1)
Index 206

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