Art historian Hunter blends the life of architect William White (1825-1900) with an examination of his many designs and, by extension, the Gothic Revival movement in Britain. White was a major player in the art world and aware of the aesthetics of Ruskin and the Rossettis. His churches and vicarages particularly show the influence of medieval building. However, Hunter also notes White's practical innovations in architecture, such as double-glazed windows and skylights in pantries. She discusses the thread of his life and stresses his interest in many topics outside of his work. But the bulk of the book is made up of many pictures and plans of White's buildings along with many of the debates in the field during the nineteenth century. An annotated list of all known works by White completes this informative study. Distributed in North America by The David Brown Book Co. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
