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The Ultimate Book of Historic Barns

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Synopsis:

The contemporary reawakening of interest in the historic folk buildings of North America has made us see old barns with new eyes, even as many of these simple, dignified structures vanish from the landscape With spectacular full-color photographs, The Ultimate Book of Historic Barns is a fascinating pictorial essay into the history, geography, symbolism, ethnic roots, design and technology, and lore and legend of these vernacular buildings - - the focal point of the family farm when agriculture was a way of life for most people.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 256) and index.
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ISBN:
9781571452238
Author:
Sommer, Robin Langley
Publisher:
Thunder Bay Press (CA)
Location:
San Diego, CA
Subject:
History
Subject:
United states
Subject:
Domestic
Subject:
Barns
Publication Date:
May 2000
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
11.29x8.83x1.20 in. 3.39 lbs.
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"Synopsis" by , The contemporary reawakening of interest in the historic folk buildings of North America has made us see old barns with new eyes, even as many of these simple, dignified structures vanish from the landscape With spectacular full-color photographs, The Ultimate Book of Historic Barns is a fascinating pictorial essay into the history, geography, symbolism, ethnic roots, design and technology, and lore and legend of these vernacular buildings - - the focal point of the family farm when agriculture was a way of life for most people.
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