The forebay bank barn (Pennsylvania barn/Pennsylvania German barn) is one the most important agricultural structures to have been brought to North America from Europe. This study of vernacular architecture traces its evolution, charts its distribution, and considers its future.
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"A comprehensive study that will be of interest to the general reader as well as scholars and students of the vernacular landscape... The book is profusely illustrated with good photographs, diagrams, and line drawings" -- Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography
"With the perspective of a master builder and farmer and the eye of an artist, Ensminger guides the reader through the historical development of Pennsylvania barns from their origin in medieval Europe to their present-day uses... All may be identified by studying the photographs generously scattered throughout the text." -- llinois Historical Journal
"With this volume, Ensminger has drawn our attention to one of the most distinctive buildings in the American landscape, one which offers lessons not only pertinent to American agriculture and ethnic history, but one whose study reveals much about settlement processes. Every scholar concerned with material culture on whatever level will want to read and treasure this book." -- Professional Geographer
"Ensminger's volume may well rank as the best scholarly work to date on the study of a specific American barn type... This enthusiastic Pennsylvania scholar-farmer has produced an attractive and highly readable account of the Pennsylvania barn." -- Steve C. Gordon, Material Culture
"[A] monumental study... This commendable book offers a fitting tribute to what is undoubtedly the greatest contribution of Pennsylvania Germans to the agricultural landscape." -- Clarke E. Hess, Pennsylvania Mennonite Heritage
Robert F. Ensminger is associate professor of geography, emeritus, at Kutztown University in Kutztown, Pennsylvania.
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Da: G. & J. CHESTERS, TAMWORTH, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. pp.xvii, 238 pages, with 126 photos (called figures), 12 maps, 16 diagrams, and, in the Appendix, 10 full-page diagrams, 10.2 x 7.2 inches, a near-fine hardback (original two-tone brown cloth), ex-library - a book in the Creating the North American Landscape series [0801843049]. Codice articolo 160783
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Da: Firefly Bookstore, Kutztown, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Used Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. Inscribed and signed by author. Dust Jacket has wear, closed tears, and is wrapped in mylar Brodart covering, which is removable. Light wear to cover, slightly bumped corners, pages clean and unmarked. Firefly sells new and used books through our store front. We try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible. If you have questions regarding this title, please contact us. Photos available on request. Inscribed and signed by author. Codice articolo 519707
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Da: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condizione: Acceptable. This is a damaged book. May be ex-library, water-damaged, or spine creased/broken. Acceptable, Reading copy only, with writing/markings and heavy wear. Standard-sized. Codice articolo mon0000261221
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Da: Sequitur Books, Boonsboro, MD, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Flat signed by Robert F. Ensminger on title page. Hardcover and dust jacket. Jacket differs from stock image. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Small tear to dj. Clean, unmarked pages. *Autographed by author.*. Signed. Codice articolo 2607010138
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Da: Yesterday's Books, Richmond, IN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: VG-. 1st Edition. The book and contents are clean and tight. Dust jacket is very clean also. Codice articolo 050302
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Da: Shadyside Books, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1992. Hardcover. Good. Dust Jacket. Minor wearing on the covers. Inscribed by previous owner on flyleaf. Interior is clean and unmarked. DJ is Good with some wearing and soiling. Contains thirty-three illustrations. 238p. Codice articolo 13717
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Da: Saucony Book Shop, Kutztown, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Two-tone brown cloth, lettered in black. As issued. Pictorial dust jacket Near Fine with 3/4" closed tear at head of front joint, 1/2" chip at head of rear joint, slight rubbig to rear panel, now in mylar. shows minor surface rubbing to rear panel, otherwise as issued and now in mylar. 1st ptg. xvii,238 pp., illus. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book. Codice articolo 069138
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Da: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Codice articolo 85H25_39_0801843049
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Da: SHIMEDIA, Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A.
Condizione: New. Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back. Codice articolo 0801843049
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Da: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Codice articolo Q-0801843049
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