An Age of Barns

By Eric Sloane

Eric Sloane was a prolific, famous American painter, illustrator, and author who published more than 40 books. His book is the classic, folksy, history of barn folklore, architecture and history. Filled with thousands of fabulous black and white sketches that illustrate all types of American and Canadian barns and everything associated with them, this is a spectacular visual tribute to these historically and architecturally important structures.

94 pages. 9 x 11. B&W line illustrations. Soft cover. $16.95 (2001)
ISBN 0896585654

"This reissue is of great value to anyone interested in barns or early Americana. The black-and-white illustrations are simply beautiful, showing the amazing array of barn designs and related agricultural buildings. Sloane also covers barn raising, smoke houses, and the specific parts of all of these structures. This remarkable book will appeal to those interested in construction, Americana, or rural living; this title should be part of every public library collection." — Library Journal