The Old Barn Book: A Field Guide to North American Barns & Other Farm Structures

About this book

Barns give character to the countryside. Their structures reflect the ethnic heritage of a regions settlers and the nature of the land itself. With The Old Barn Book youll be able to spot the difference between a Dutch barn and a Swedish barn a barn for cows and a barn for tobacco. Youll find out why some barns have hipped roofs and others gables why some have doors at the end and others have them on the side why some are wood and some are stone why some are round. Whether you are nostalgic for farm life or like to drive out in the country or want to join in the barn preservation movement you will find this book an indispensable guide.