The Old Barn Book: A Field Guide to North American Barns and Other Farm Structures (Paperback)

by Allen G. Noble (Author), Richard K. Cleek (Author), M. Margaret Geib (Author) "This book is the most comprehensive ever written on North American barns and farm structures..." (more)
Key Phrases: New York, United States, North America (more...)

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Product Description
A reference guide to barns and other rural structures, this book explains the difference between Dutch and Swedish barns, for example, and those designed for animals or crops. It details their peculiar construction methods and architectural styles, as well as pinpointing their geographic location.

Product Details

• Paperback: 222 pages
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813521734
• ISBN-13: 978-0813521732
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #102,530 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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50 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Frustratingly brief presentation, October 28, 1998

By A Customer

While the book presents numerous types of agricultural buildings from all over the U.S., it doesn't go into any sort of detail about any of them, making it of limited reference use.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book on Barns!, April 2, 2001

By	G. Lynch "wheelerdealer" (Spring Creek, Nevada, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For what I wanted the book for it is a fantastic resourse. I build model barns and covered bridges. This book has not only given me new ideas but also a history behind them. Love the book.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If I had only known....., May 1, 2006

By	sedona artist "CJS" (Sedona, AZ) - See all my reviews

This field guide has what I consider to be soso black and white photos and drawings of each type of barn and supporting structures. If you are looking for accurate information on a style of barn and where it may be located this is the book for you. I would perfer better quality photo's and some color. Rather boring presentation!