- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Publisher: Wisconsin Historical Society Press; 3 edition (July 28 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 087020453X
- ISBN-13: 978-0870204531
- Product Dimensions: 25.9 x 21.1 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 930 g
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"The Places along the Way book series, of which this book is a part, represents a renaissance in writing about Wisconsin; written to encourage tourism, these books celebrate Wisconsin's history and culture. In addition to the plethora (140) of vivid color photos, Apps has provided a map of Wisconsin barns for readers making the scenic driving tour." (Korina Cornish, ForeWord Reviews)
“Amid wonderful illustrations and photographs, Jerry Apps has added beautiful prose about barns and the people who built and used them. This updated Barns of Wisconsin is a real treasure and presents a wonderful historical perspective on a state icon.” (Larry Meiller, Wisconsin Public Radio)
“More than a book about barns, Apps offers us a unique lens through which to view the rich textures and constant changes in Wisconsin rural life. Barns of Wisconsin is as lovingly crafted as the iconic structures that are its subject. This new edition helped me discover more about my own barns and more fully imagine the lives of those who built them.” (Dena Wortzel, Executive Director, Wisconsin Humanities Council)
“Jerry Apps’ new edition of Barns of Wisconsin is outstanding! In this new book Jerry systematically examines many aspects of barns—from their origins to their adaptations for continuing use. His approach will be interesting and informative to the barn owner, the history buff and the preservationist. The inclusion of abundant color photographs to back up the text makes the book doubly interesting. Barns of Wisconsin will also be a useful reference for preservation groups all over North America and a model for future publications. I’m glad I have a copy.” (Bill Kimball, professor emeritus, Michigan State University, and active member of the Michigan Barn Preservation Network and the National Barn Alliance)
“In Barns of Wisconsin, Jerry Apps has given a voice to rural Wisconsin's architectural elders and the stories they have to tell—stories well worth remembering." (Doug Miller, Executive Director, Folklore Village)
“Jerry Apps brings these old barns back to life and keeps them breathing by telling their stories. They are all unique representations of the many different heritages that were brought to Wisconsin, such as the German designed stone barn in the Town of Chase. Jerry gives these old barns a voice and takes you back in time to experience the hardships and joys of life on the farm as if you were there.” (Christopher Jaworski and Kristin Kolkowski, Chase Stone Barn Committee)
"Barns are the 'heartbeat' of a farm family's heritage, values, and dreams. Jerry Apps has captured their stories and the need for preservation." (Dr. Clarence C. Olson, Emeritus Professor, University of Wisconsin Dairy Science)
2011 Silver in the Great Lakes Best Regional Nonfiction Category from the Independent Publisher Book Awards
American Library Association
This excellent pictorial history focuses on barns as the center and symbol of pre-World War II Midwestern farming.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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A top pick for anyone else fascinated by these monuments to agriculture, Aug 12 2010
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Barns of Wisconsin (Revised Edition) (Hardcover)
Barns have become more than functional buildings, they've become symbols of pride. "Barns of Wisconsin" delves into the history and style of Wisconsin's barns that have been built through the centuries and the reverence they have gained from barn aficionados. With plenty of black and white and full color photography, Jerry and Steve Apps give a fine history of brand and other things, making "Barns of Wisconsin" a top pick for anyone else fascinated by these monuments to agriculture.
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Complete Book of Wisconsin Barns, Jan 2 2011
By Suzanne83 - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Barns of Wisconsin (Revised Edition) (Hardcover)
I gave this book to my father for Christmas. Barns/Hobby Farming is one of his passions, and he loved the book. He had already seen/heard about many of the barns covered in the book, and was really pleased with the literature and the photos. I recommend it to anyone interested in barns.
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A Barn Lovers Book, April 13 2011
By L. MCCOMBIE - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Barns of Wisconsin (Paperback)
Excellant book for all barn lovers. While Mr. Apps has an updated version of this book, I wanted to read the original. As a fan of author, Jerry Apps, I have also purchased his "Farming with Horses", which brought back many memories of growing up on a farm.
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