Field Guide to New England Barns and Farm Buildings (Library of New England)

I own a very old barn in RI and have been researching its history trying to understand what the barn looked like and how it functioned when it was first built. This book, "New England Barns and Farm Buildings" is by far the most informative and useful book I've read on the subject. The author has beautifully described the lineage of different types of barns from their original intended use down through the years of farming innovation and inevitable change. Thank you Mr. Visser, you have written a very useful and important history of New England Barns and Farm Buildings!

This is the definitive book on barns. The author has thoroughly researched and documented use, construction, types and all other key aspects of the New England Barn. Outlined with clear detail, Dr. Visser takes explains use of the barns, how to understand all types of barns and the evolution of the barn. Easy to read, good pictures, the book allows you to understand and date the New England barn. Scholarly book, not just a picture book. I can't recommend this book enough.

exceptional barn book with working drawings, locations, and excellent photographic details. Highly recommend. I have many many building books and if they all were setup like this one I'd have not needed to buy as many.

Just what I was looking for, we are fortunate to have been writing and paying attention to history like this!

We bought this as a christmas gift for a neighbor and he is thoroughly impressed with it! A very informative read, according to him, he is thrilled with it! I was also really pleased with how quickly the book arrived, in time for Christmas. Great book, Great book store!

Enjoyed the pictures and information.

arrived in fine shape. thank you.

very helpful