The Johns Hopkins University Press; Baltimore, 1995. Trade paperback. A Very Good, binding sturdy and intact, some handling/scuff marks to covers, bit of cover edge/corner wear, slightly bowed front cover, couple of soiled stains top text block edge, bit of age toning to pages, some scattered foxing to text block edges and front/back matters, a nice, overall clean and unmarked copy in wraps. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9], 238pp., appendix, glossary, references and selected bibliography, indexed, b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily w/delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

The Pennsylvania Barn: Its Origin, Evolution, and Distribution in North America (Creating the North American Landscape)

Publisher

The Johns Hopkins University Press

Publication Date

1995

Language

English

ISBN 10

0801852528

ISBN 13

9780801852527

Binding

paperback

Condition

Very Good

Weight

19 ounces

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Architecture

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In The Pennsylvania Barn Robert Ensminger provides the first comprehensive study of an important piece of American vernacular architecture -- the forebay bank barn, better known as the Pennsylvania barn or the Pennsylvania German barn. He offers a detailed examination of the Swiss prototype and the evolution, distribution, and future of this agricultural structure in North America.

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Robert F. Ensminger is associate professor of geography, emeritus, at Kutztown University in Kutztown, Pennsylvania.

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