Bibliograph

The barns of Maine, our history, our stories, Don Perkins

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The barns of Maine, our history, our stories, Don Perkins

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The barns of Maine

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Don Perkins

Sub title

our history, our stories

Summary

Although humble in their function, these carefully crafted barns have shaped the lives of Mainers for centuries. Built long before the days of plastic and plywood, the barns have survived for generations, each with a story to tell. In Bridgton, one barn offered comfort to a sixteen-year-old boy when his father was injured. Another New Gloucester barn was so important to one family that its likeness was engraved on their headstones. Some owners said they would rather see their houses burn than their barns, and others have dedicated their lives and livelihoods to restoring and preserving these buildings. From modest English to grand Victorian, Don Perkins examines the structures, origins and evolution of Maine's barns, demonstrating the vital and precious role they play in people's lives

Target audience

adult

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